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.

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Updated on: 7 May 2024 11:37 am

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Tadej Pogačar win stage 2 | Photo: Gian Mattia D'Alberto/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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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