Viviani Wins 17th Stage For 4th Win, Yates Keeps Giro Lead

ISEO, Italy (AP) — Elia Viviani sprinted to his fourth victory of this year's Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, and Simon Yates maintained his hold on the leader's pink jersey after the 17th stage. The Italian won a bunch sprint through rain at the end of the hilly, 155-kilometer ride from Riva del Garda to Iseo. Sam Bennett, who was looking for his third victory, was second and Niccolo Bonifazio was third. There was no change in the general classification with Yates leading defending champion Tom Dumoulin by 56 seconds. Domenico Pozzovivo remained 3:11 behind Yates and 39 seconds ahead of four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome as the races prepares to head into the Alps. Thursday's 18th stage is a mainly flat 196-kilometer route from Abbiategrasso to Prato Nevoso. Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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