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Vollering claims victory in truncated Giro d'Italia queen stage

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Vollering claims victory in truncated Giro d'Italia queen stage
Summary

Demi Vollering secured victory in the eighth stage of the women's Giro d'Italia on June 6, 2026. The stage was shortened due to safety concerns from an unstable ice slab, with the finish moved below the Colle delle Finestre. Vollering triumphed in a four-way sprint against Isabella Holmgren, Antonia Niedermaier, and Anna van der Breggen. Despite the win, Van der Breggen retains the overall lead with a 49-second advantage. Tomorrow's final stage is set to cover 145 kilometers around Saluzzo, where Vollering aims to further close the gap for the pink jersey.

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By the Numbers
  • •Demi Vollering wins the eighth stage of Giro d'Italia.
  • •Stage was shortened by 28 kilometers due to ice concerns.
  • •Vollering cut the deficit to overall leader Anna van der Breggen.
  • •Final stage covers 145 kilometers around Saluzzo.
  • •Vollering's second stage win in this year's Giro.
Latest Updates
  • 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Demi Vollering wins the women's Giro d’Italia to claim all 3 Grand Tours
  • 4:58 PMBBC Sport — Vollering wins Giro to complete Grand Tour trilogy
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Vollering wins women's Giro d'Italia after day of Dutch drama
  • 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Vollering wins after Giro queen stage shortened
  • 6:24 PMBBC Sport — Vollering wins after Giro queen stage shortened
What they're saying
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Demi Vollering became only the second female cyclist to win all three Grand Tours after overtaking Anna van der Breggen on the final day to win the women's Giro d’Italia. The Dutch rider had started the final stage on Sunday 49 seconds behind Van der Breggen but she attacked on the last climb of the race, dropping her rival and storming to catch the front group. The lead quartet finished more than two minutes ahead of Van der Breggen.

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Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the women's Giro d'Italia on Sunday after compatriot Anna van der Breggen had a nightmare final stage. She dropped from first to third overall on the 145-kilometre leg.

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Demi Vollering claims victory on a shortened queen stage of the women's Giro d'Italia on Saturday but admits it was the "weirdest finish line of my life".

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