Cycling: Meet Paul Magnier – the flying Frenchman turning heads at the Giro d’Italia 2026

French sprinter Paul Magnier dominated the opening stages of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, winning Stage 1 in Burgas and Stage 3 in Sofia to claim two victories in three days. The 22-year-old, born in Laredo, Texas, secured the Maglia Rosa (pink jersey) at the 109th edition of the race, outsprinting established rivals including Jonathan Milan and Dylan Groenewegen. His performances have cemented his reputation as one of the world's top sprinters.