Matthews wins in pink as Pozzovivo crashes out of Giro


  • Cycling
  • Monday, 11 May 2015

Orica Greenedge rider Michael Matthews of Australia celebrates after crossing the finish line of the 136 km ( 84 miles) third stage of the 98th Giro d'Italia ( Tour of Italy ) cycling race from Rapallo to Sestri Levante, Italy, May 11, 2015. Matthews won the stage and retains the leader's pink jersey. REUTERS/LaPresse/Fabio Ferrari

SESTRI LEVANTE, Italy (Reuters) - Australia's Michael Matthews extended his overall Giro d'Italia lead after sprinting to victory in a third stage that saw Italian Domenico Pozzovivo suffer a horrific crash on Monday.

The Orica-GreenEDGE rider, who claimed the pink jersey after the second stage, pocketed a 10-second bonus for his win ahead of Italian Fabio Felline (Trek) and Belgian Philippe Gilbert.

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