Tadej Pogačar celebrates on podium after winning stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Giro D'Italia, Day 2: Tadej Pogacar Wins, Surges Into Lead - In Pics
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar surged into the lead at the Giro d’Italia with a win on the summit finish to the 161km second stage on Sunday (May 5). Pogacar, the race favourite, suffered a puncture at the foot of the 11km ascent to Santuario di Oropa but he was nudged back into the group by his teammates, before launching a solo attack. The UAE Team Emirates rider won by 27 seconds and took possession of the Maglia Rosa two days into his maiden Giro.
Tadej Pogačar winner of Giro d'Italia stage 2 | Photo: Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP
Tadej Pogačar celebrates on podium after winning stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Tadej Pogačar | Photo: Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP
Tadej Pogačar reacts after crossing the finish line to win stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Tadej Pogačar celebrates | Photo: Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP
Tadej Pogačar celebrates as he cycles to the finish line to win stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Tadej Pogačar pedals to win stage 2 | Photo: Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP
Tadej Pogačar pedals on his way to win stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Giro D'Italia 2024, Day 2 | Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP
The pack rides during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia | Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP
Geraint Thomas of Team Ineos - Grenadiers, in action, during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Italy Giro d'Italia Cycling 2024 | Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP
A view of the pack during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Stage 2 of the Italy Cycling Giro d'Italia | Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP
Tadej Pogačar in the middle of the pack during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Italy Giro d'Italia Cycling | Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP
The pack ride in the city of Caluso during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
Giro d'Italia 2024 | Photo: Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse via AP
A view ahead of the start of stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia from San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa, Italy.
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