On stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia Women, Elisa Longo Borghini took the race lead with a decisive attack to Monte Nerone. Sarah Gigante won the stage, marking her second mountain stage victory, but Longo Borghini gained the overall lead by 22 seconds ahead of Marlen Reusser. Longo Borghini and her teammate, Silvia Persico, executed a strategic move to break away 22 km from the finish, with Longo Borghini maintaining a strong position against her competitors. The stage concluded with Gigante finishing first, but Longo Borghini secured critical time bonuses that propelled her to the top spot in the General Classification.
Elisa Longo Borghini launched an audacious attack to take the lead in the Giro d'Italia Women on stage 7, finishing strong on Monte Nerone.
Sarah Gigante clinched her second mountain stage victory, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Longo Borghini and securing her place on the podium.
Longo Borghini now leads the overall classification by 22 seconds, leveraging a strategic teamwork with Silvia Persico, who supported her during the crucial climb.
With her performance, Longo Borghini surpassed Marlen Reusser in General Classification, while Gigante moved back onto the podium, closing in on the leader.
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