Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) had to wait until her 13th Giro d’Italia Women participation – in 2024 – to finally clinch the overall triumph she had been chasing for all her career. But it didn’t take her long to double up, with another success completed this Sunday in Imola, the day after she had claimed back the leader’s pink jersey (maglia rosa)!
After the delight of her win in 2024, this year Longo Borghini confirmed: “This second win means a lot,” as she celebrated securing victory ahead of Movistar Team’s Marlen Reusser (+18’’) and AG Insurance – Soudal Team’s Sarah Gigante (+1’11’’).
Aged 33, Longo Borghini has long been an important figure in women’s cycling, guiding Italy to many of the greatest joys, but her relationship with the Giro had been a mixed one. She loves racing at home, making the most of the interactions with the fans. She has snatched a handful of stage wins (3), stepped on the overall podium for the first time in 2017 (2nd), worn her first maglia rosa in 2020 (after the opening team time trial)… but the final victory had always escaped her until the 2024 edition when she ruled the overall standings from day 1 until the end.
Finally, the Italian champion (six times Italian National Champion in the road race, including the last three in a row) had found her way to victory in her home Grand Tour. She may have served up the same dish this summer, but didn’t follow the same recipe!
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