Davide Ballerini wins stage six of Giro d'Italia

15 May 2026 • 12:49 AM MYT
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Davide Ballerini claimed victory in Stage Six of the Giro D’Italia.

Thursday’s leg of the race took place between Paestum and Naples, spanning 142 kilometres, and a frenetic finish saw some riders caught up in a crash that happened on the final bend leading into the home straight, allowing Ballerini to take advantage.

The Italian rider clinched a second stage win for XDS Astana Team after successfully holding off Jasper Stuyven and the Belgian’s Soudal Quick-Step team-mate Paul Magnier finished in third.

Afonso Eulalio keeps the Maglia Rosa going into Friday’s stage, which takes place from Formia to Blockhaus.