Giro d'Abruzzo: Callejas wins stage 3 summit finish as Zimmermann takes lead
Briefly

Edison Callejas of Petrolike secured his first professional victory atop Roccaraso during stage 3 of the Giro d'Abruzzo, breaking away 8 kilometers from the summit. He finished 40 seconds ahead of Georg Zimmermann, who claimed the overall race lead. David de la Cruz, placed third, remains a close contender, only 11 seconds behind Zimmermann in the general classification. The stage set the stage for an exciting final competition, with a third contender, 19-year-old Pablo Torre, just 7 seconds off the lead as well, amplifying the stakes for the last hilly stage to Isola del Gran Sasso.
Colombian cyclist Edison Callejas achieved his first career victory at the Giro d'Abruzzo, finishing first on stage 3 after an impressive solo attack.
Georg Zimmermann took over the race lead after finishing in second place, highlighting the close competition in the overall standings heading into stage 4.
The 167km final stage promises to be thrilling, with David de la Cruz and Pablo Torre closely trailing Zimmermann, maintaining the battle for overall victory.
De la Cruz's early attacks reflect the competitive dynamics among the top cyclists, as he aims to close the 11-second gap to the new race leader.
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