[Curiosities] 10 curiosities of the Giro d'Italia

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This Saturday the emotions of the Giro d'Italia 2023 start and here we tell you some details and interesting data about the first grand tour of the season.

The wait is over, this Saturday, the Giro d'Italia 2023 will have its initial start with a first stage that will be through an individual time trial, one of the modalities for runners specialized in maintaining a high pace in short and medium distances.

Although it is expected that the big favorites will gradually show their level on the Italian roads, there is also room for those cyclists who want to surprise and put their name on top.

In this sense, below, we will tell you 10 curiosities, details and information of interest about this race that will crown the winner on Saturday, May 28, with the po[CENSORED]r and desired by many: Maglia Rosa.

1. The Italian ride is one of the most outstanding on the circuit and in 106 editions, Alfredo Binda, Eddy Merckx and Fausto Coppi are the three cyclists who have won the most times with five first places each.

2. Mario Cipollini is positioned as the rider who has won the most stages in the history of the Giro since he has 42 to his credit.

3. In 1924, that is, 99 years ago, an impressive record is preserved. Enrici Giuseppe was crowned the longest-serving champion in the race with a record of 35 years, 4 months and 20 days.

4. In 1940, the one who entered the Giro shelves was Fausto Coppi, who rose to the top of the competition when he was barely 20 years, 9 months and four days old, thus being the youngest in history to reach the title .

5. In 1909, Luigi Ganna was the first champion and in 2022 Australian Jay Hindley is the current holder of the title.

6. The oldest runner in the 2023 edition is the Italian Domenico Pozzovivo, from Israel Premier Tech, at 40 years and 157 days.

7. The youngest rider in the 2023 Giro is Israel Premier Tech's Matthew Riccitello, aged 21 years and 62 days.

8. This year, the Col du Grand Saint Bernard, at 2,469 meters above sea level, was chosen as the 'Cima Coppi', the highest mountain they will climb during the entire competition.

9. The 2023 Giro d'Italia with its 21 stages will have a cumulative distance of 3,489 kilometers.

10. The trophy that is given to the winner was baptized as the 'Senza Fine', weighs 10 kilograms, is 18 carats and is 53 cm high.

 

Link: https://sports.caracoltv.com/ciclismo/giro-de-italia-2023/10-curiosidades-del-giro-de-italia-rg10