Vollering wins stage five of women's Giro d'Italia

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Vollering wins stage five of women's Giro d'Italia
Summary

Demi Vollering secured victory in stage five of the women's Giro d'Italia, finishing first on June 3 in a four-way sprint. This stage marked the first mountain challenge of the race, covering 146 kilometers to Santo Stefano di Cadore. Anna van der Breggen maintained her lead in the overall classification, holding a one-minute advantage over Vollering, who moved up to second place., Elisa Longo Borghini, the recent two-time champion, faced difficulties but limited her losses to just 15 seconds. The next stage will be a flat run from Ala to Brescello, where a bunch sprint is likely.

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  • Demi Vollering wins stage five in 4 hours 23 minutes 47 seconds
  • Anna van der Breggen retains overall lead after stage five
  • Elisa Longo Borghini finishes fifth, losing 15 seconds
  • Next stage runs 159 kilometers from Ala to Brescello
  • Vollering aims for a Grand Tour victory sweep
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  • 7:01 PMYahoo SportsVollering wins stage five to move second in Giro
  • 7:01 PMBBC SportVollering wins stage five to move second in Giro
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Demi Vollering wins stage five of the women's Giro d'Italia as Anna Van der Breggen retains the overall leader's pink jersey.

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Demi Vollering wins stage five of the women's Giro d'Italia as Anna Van der Breggen retains the overall leader's pink jersey.

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