Jonathan Milan wins sprint finish to Giro d'Italia stage 11

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Australia's hopes of a first stage win at this year's Giro d'Italia have again been scuppered after home powerhouse sprinter Jonathan Milan ensured Queensland ace Kaden Groves endured another near-miss as runner-up.

Australian cyclist Kaden Groves has finished runner-up for the second time in this year's Giro d'Italia.Thursday's 12th stage starts flat before riders tackle four category-four climbs on a bumpy 193km route from Martinsicuro to Fano.

Alpecin-Deceuninck's Groves, seeking to add to his five Grand Tour stage wins and pick up his first victory in 2024, was right in the mix again but Milan proved too strong in the run-in after latching on to the "perfect wheel" of attacking Belgian rival Tim Merlier , roaring past for his second stage win this year.

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