Mads Pedersen reclaims Giro d’Italia pink jersey with stage three sprint win

Mads Pedersen, representing Denmark, secured his second stage victory in the Giro d’Italia by holding off Corbin Strong under a sprint finish in Vlore. His team, Lidl-Trek, strategically repositioned after an early breakaway involving Britain’s Josh Tarling to maintain control of the peloton. Despite starting with a one-second deficit to race leader Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Pedersen ended the stage ahead by nine seconds, showcasing his tactical prowess and leadership on the mountain pass.