Uruguayan Thomas Silva claim a surprise victory in stage two, winning a reduced bunch sprint in Veliko Tarnovo. The 24-year-old launched the sprint in the final 200 metres, to become the first rider from the South American country ever to win a stage in a Grand Tour. Florian Stork (Tudor) was second ahead of Giulio Ciccone (Lidl Trek). Silva leads by four seconds from Stork, while Egan Bernal is third overall, four seconds down. It was far more than a stage win. Silva also became the new race leader, moving into pink on a day that marked a historic moment for Uruguayan cycling.
“Yes, well, it is something incredible, isn’t it? Something historic, as you say, for the country. Personally, it is the maximum. Honestly, I came to the Giro d’ltalia thinking about fighting for a stage, and for it to happen on the second staage and to be able to wear the Maglia Rosa… I am without words.”
-Thomas Silva. XDS Astana
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