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Magnier wins Giro opener after sprint crash chaos

BBC Sport · May 8, 2026, 3:54 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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France's Paul Magnier wins the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia after a huge crash towards the end of a bunch sprint.

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Magnier wins Giro opener after sprint crash chaos

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