Reusser wins opening stage of Women's Giro
Switzerland's Marlen Reusser won stage one of the Women's Giro d'Italia to claim the first maglia rosa jersey.
The Movistar rider topped the standings with a time of 17 minutes 22 seconds in a 14.2km individual time trial through Bergamo.
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It is a first stage win at the Giro for 33-year-old Reusser on her third appearance at the Grand Tour.
Belgium's Lotte Kopecky, last year's runner-up, was 12 seconds adrift in second with 2024 champion Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy also making it on to the podium.
"Ever since the route was announced I was really excited that the Giro would start with a time trial, and now I'm over the moon," said Reusser.
"I still can't quite believe I'll be wearing the maglia rosa - it's truly been an amazing day."
Monday's second stage is the shortest road stage of the race - a 99km route from Clusone to Aprica.
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