Veteran Michael Valgren finally claims first Giro d’Italia success after breakaway battle on stage 17

Danish cyclist Michael Valgren claimed his first ever Giro d'Italia stage victory on stage 17, surging away late from a breakaway group of riders. Fellow Dane Jonas Vingegaard, the overall race leader, safely finished the stage and retained the pink jersey. Valgren, described as a veteran rider, finally secured the win after a breakaway battle.