Del Toro breaks from Bardet and Carapaz to win stage 17 and extend Giro d’Italia lead

Isaac del Toro secured a thrilling victory at stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia, riding with perfect timing to sprint ahead as UAE Team Emirates-XRG extended his overall lead. Despite the challenging route with steep climbs and a grueling final ascent, Del Toro, who had taken advantage of teammates Romain Bardet and Richard Carapaz’s attacks earlier, dominated with just over two kilometres to spare. The Mexican hero’s determination to win highlighted his relentless pursuit of the podium, as he quipped about never giving up during the race.