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Van der Breggen takes Giro lead after winning time trial

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Van der Breggen takes Giro lead after winning time trial
Summary

Anna van der Breggen won the 12.7km individual time trial at the women's Giro d'Italia, clocking 31 minutes and 38 seconds. This victory allows her to claim the leader's pink jersey, gaining a one minute and four seconds advantage over second-place Marlen Reusser. Van der Breggen, a four-time Giro champion, described the win as a surprise and acknowledged the challenges ahead, including upcoming mountain stages and forecasted rain. With five stages remaining, she will look to defend her lead.

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  • •Van der Breggen leads the general classification after stage four of the Giro.
  • •Reusser finishes second in the time trial, followed by Vollering in third.
  • •Van der Breggen's time trial victory is her fourth stage win.
  • •Five stages remain in the women's Giro d'Italia competition.
  • •Forecasted rain may impact upcoming stages in the race.
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  • 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Van der Breggen wins time trial to take Giro lead
  • 5:36 PMBBC Sport — Van der Breggen wins time trial to take Giro lead
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Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen claimed victory in the 12.7km individual time trial to take the leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia.

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Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen claimed victory in the 12.7km individual time trial to take the leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia.

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