Sepp Kuss wins stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia in the Dolomites, taking what is reported as the first Giro stage victory of his career and completing a Grand Tour stage-win “trilogy.” Sources say Kuss attacks and wins solo on the mountain stage atop Piani di Pezzè. His victory is described as historic, with coverage noting he becomes the 116th rider to complete the Grand Tour stage-victory trilogy, following stage wins at the Tour de France (2021) and the Vuelta a España (2019 and 2023).
Team-mate Jonas Vingegaard plays a central role in the aftermath, with reporting indicating he closes in on, or strengthens, his position in the general classification. The Guardian and The Athletic state Vingegaard maintains an overall lead of just over four minutes, with one source specifying a margin of 4 minutes 3 seconds over a rival named Gall. With only two stages remaining in the 2026 Giro, Vingegaard continues to defend the lead while Kuss’ stage win is secured during the key high-mountain finale.
