Job done on the final day at #Giro . 🤍 @JooAlmeida98 finishes safely to secure 3rd overall and win the best young rider's jersey! #WeAreUAE
The Youth classification at the Giro d'Italia saw João Almeida succeed, on his fourth attempt as he chased the overall classification.
The Portuguese fought for the pink jersey throughout the three weeks, but as a consequence of his consistency and climbing quality he jumped into the lead on stage 10, beating Thymen Arensman and Andreas Leknessund who also featured in the Top10. Remco Evenepoel and Andreas Leknessund also led the classification throughout the race.
Youth Classification Giro d'Italia 2023:
1 POR ALMEIDA Joao UAE Team Emirates 85:30:17
2 NED ARENSMAN Thymen INEOS Grenadiers + 04:50
3 NOR LEKNESSUND Andreas Team DSM + 06:16
4 COL RUBIO Einer Movistar Team + 09:28
5 BEL VAN WILDER Ilan Soudal Quick-Step + 10:43
Job done on the final day at #Giro . 🤍 @JooAlmeida98 finishes safely to secure 3rd overall and win the best young rider's jersey! #WeAreUAE