Cycling: Wust is first to the line

Friday 23 May 1997 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Marcel Wust emerged from a tight sprint finish yesterday to take the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia, while Pavel Tonkov held on to the overall leader's pink jersey.

The German crossed the line first after the 130-mile leg from Lanciano to Mondragone, which had a flat finish conducive to a tight dash.

Mario Cipollini, the Italian who has taken three Giro stages already in closing sprints, lacked support from his team-mates yesterday. He made an early break, but as Wust moved past in the final yards, Cipollini let up and coasted home with the main pack.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Cycling: Wust is first to the line

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering