Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering triumphs in the women's Giro d'Italia, completing a rare feat.

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering achieved a remarkable distinction by becoming only the second female rider to conquer all three Grand Tours. Her triumph in the women's Giro d'Italia came after she overtook Anna van der Breggen on the final day, capitalizing on her rival's vulnerability. Starting 49 seconds behind Van der Breggen on Sunday, Vollering seized the initiative with a bold attack on the last climb, leaving her opponent struggling to keep pace. This decisive move propelled Vollering into the lead quartet, which finished over two minutes ahead of Van der Breggen.

In Saluzzo, Italy, a historic cycling achievement unfolded as Demi Vollering surpassed Anna van der Breggen in the final stage to claim victory in the women's Giro d'Italia.

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering seized the initiative on Sunday, launching a decisive assault on the final climb that left her rival in her wake. This bold move propelled Vollering into contention for the top spot, ultimately yielding a commanding lead over Annemiek van der Breggen by more than two minutes.

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering secured a rare victory in the women's Giro d'Italia, finishing nine stages with a narrow lead over Antonia Niedermaier by exactly 30 seconds overall. Meanwhile, Van der Breggen slipped to third place, trailing Vollering by a substantial margin of 1:37.

Demi Vollering's determination shone through on that final ascent. Despite the long stretch to the finish, she pushed forward and still can't comprehend her achievement. The maglia rosa had seemed an unattainable goal with a mere two minutes' lead. Meanwhile, Vollering was battling severe leg cramps as she faced 20 kilometers of grueling terrain, praying she'd reach the finish line intact.

The team's cohesion proved pivotal, allowing for rapid progress through challenging terrain before Vollering seized momentum, propelling herself forward with unrelenting effort once she gained a significant lead over Anna.

Demi Vollering secured an impressive fourth-place finish as Italian cyclist Elisa Longo Borghini narrowly beat Niamh Fisher-Black and Niedermaier in a sprint at the final stage's conclusion yesterday.

Demi Vollering achieved a remarkable double by claiming victories in the Tour de France Femmes in 2023, as well as the Vuelta Femenina in both 2024 and 2025. Only one other female rider has successfully completed this trio of wins: Annemiek van Vleuten.

Jonas Vingegaard secured the top spot in the men's Giro d'Italia over the weekend, joining an elite group of eight male riders who've conquered all three Grand Tours.

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Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering achieves a remarkable victory in the women's Giro d

Jonas Vingegaard secured the topspot in the men's Giro d'Italia over the weekend, joiningan elite group of eight maleriders who've conquered all three Grand Tours.

Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering achieves a remarkable victory inthe women's Giro d