Tarling Wins Giro ITT, Roglič Takes Pink Jersey

Josh Tarling, a 21-year-old Welsh rider for Ineos Grenadiers, won his first Grand Tour stage by narrowly defeating Primož Roglič by one second in the stage two individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia in Tirana, Albania. Tarling completed the 13.7km course in 16:07, becoming the youngest ever Giro time trial stage winner, and had to wait 90 minutes in the hot seat as other contenders finished. Roglič, though edged out for the stage win, claimed the pink leader's jersey from Mads Pedersen by a single second. Jay Vine of Australia finished third, three seconds behind Tarling. The result marked a breakthrough for Tarling after a series of near-misses in major events last season. Roglič gained time on key rivals, creating early shifts in the general classification.