Elisa Balsamo wins fourth sprint stage at Giro d'Italia Women
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Elisa Balsamo claimed her fourth consecutive sprint victory at the Giro d'Italia Women on June 4, finishing first in stage six. Balsamo, racing for Lidl-Trek, was assisted by teammate Lucinda Brand in the final moments of the race, overtaking Maggie Coles-Lyster 50 meters from the finish. Currently, Balsamo holds the red points classification lead. In the general classification, Anna van der Breggen retains the pink leader's jersey, holding a one-minute lead over Demi Vollering. The race continues on June 5 with a 165 km stage that includes one climb, followed by two mountain stages on the weekend.
- •Balsamo finished stage six in 3 hours 54 minutes 02 seconds.
- •Anna van der Breggen leads the general classification with 19 hours 49 minutes 15 seconds.
- •Demi Vollering is second overall, one minute behind van der Breggen.
- •Stage seven features a 165 km route from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme.
- •The race will conclude with two final mountain stages over the weekend.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Balsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stage
- 5:24 PMBBC Sport — Balsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stage
"Elisa Balsamo wins her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.
"Elisa Balsamo wins her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:24 PMBalsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stage
Elisa Balsamo wins her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 5:24 PMBalsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stage
Elisa Balsamo wins her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.
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