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matilde Vitillo Claims Victory in Inaugural tour of the Apennines Women
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By Anya Schmidt | GENOA – 2025/06/24 12:00:46
In a thrilling sprint finish, Matilde Vitillo, representing the Continental team, secured first place in the debut of the Tour of the Apennines Women held in genoa. Vitillo’s powerful performance capped off a successful race.
The 24-year-old italian cyclist,a member of the national track team,boasts an remarkable background as a former junior European champion in both the points race and team pursuit,in addition to holding a junior team pursuit world title.
Vitillo was part of a breakaway group of three riders, including Irene Cagnazzo and Gaia Segato (BePink-Imatra-bongioanni). The breakaway established a lead of 1:10 with only 20km remaining to the finish in Genoa, successfully holding off the pursuing peloton.
Vitillo launched her sprint early in the uphill finish in central Genoa, ultimately winning by a significant margin.
Irene Cagnazzo finished second, followed by Gaia Segato in third.The two BePink-Imatra-Bongioanni riders were unable to surpass Vitillo’s speed in the final stretch.
Race Results
Vitillo hit the front early in the rising sprint in the center of Genoa and won by several bike lengths.
Full results are available via FirstCycling:
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Continental cycling team?
- Continental teams are a tier in professional cycling, often focusing on developing young talent and competing in regional races. They are registered with a national federation and recognized by the UCI.
- What is the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)?
- The UCI is the world governing body for cycling, overseeing various disciplines and setting rules for competitions, equipment, and rider classifications.
- What are the main types of road cycling races?
- Road cycling includes stage races (lasting multiple days), one-day classics, individual time trials, and criteriums (short circuit races).
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