Arrieta Wins Giro Stage 5 After Dramatic Falls

Igor Arrieta seized the Stage 5 victory in the Giro d’Italia after a dramatic finish that saw both him and Eulálio Afonso drop in the final kilometers. The Spanish rider, who had earlier taken the overall lead from Giulio Ciccone, slipped in a left‑hand turn 6 km from the finish, allowing Afonso to close the gap. Arrieta then fell again, but rebounded to cross the line first, regaining the race leader’s jersey. The win comes amid a tense day for the Italian‑based UAE team, with Johannes Kulset also delivering a strong performance to secure fifth overall in the general classification. catcross.org