Thomas sees Giro lead cut slightly by Roglič; Buitrago wins 19th stage
Slovenia's Primoz Roglic looks back at Britain's Geraint Thomas during the 19th stage of the Giro D'Italia , tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2023. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gian Mattia D'Alberto]
TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, Italy (AP) — Geraint Thomas has maintained his bid to become the oldest Giro d’Italia champion although he saw his lead cut slightly by closest rival Primož Roglič on the toughest stage of the race. Roglič crossed the summit finish three seconds ahead of Thomas at the end of the race’s final mountain road stage. The 37-year-old Thomas is 26 seconds ahead of Roglič ahead of a decisive penultimate stage. Third-placed João Almeida lost more time and is 59 seconds behind Thomas. The 19th stage was won by Santiago Buitrago.
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Colombia's Santiago Buitrago celebrates winning the 19th stage of the Giro D'Italia , tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2023. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
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Colombia's Santiago Buitrago celebrates winning the 19th stage of the Giro D'Italia , tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2023. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)
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Colombia's Santiago Buitrago celebrates winning the 19th stage of the Giro D'Italia , tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2023. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Massimo Paolone