Del Toro Sprints Clear on Stage 17 to Extend Giro Lead
- Isaac Del Toro secured victory in stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, completing the 155-km course between San Michele all'Adige and Bormio with a perfectly timed sprint finish.
- The stage featured two tough climbs, Passo del Tonale and Mortirolo, where Del Toro planned his attack with his team and conserved energy for the finale.
- Del Toro broke away from Romain Bardet and Richard Carapaz with just over 2 km remaining and held on to win by four seconds over Bardet and Carapaz.
- After increasing his overall lead to 41 seconds ahead of Carapaz, Del Toro expressed confidence that wearing the Maglia Rosa could lead him to stage victories.
- Del Toro’s stage win reinforced his bid to win his first Grand Tour and marked the first Mexican stage victory at the Giro in 23 years.
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