Marlen Reusser faced penalties during the Giro d'Italia Women for her actions towards Katia Ragusa at the finish of stage 5. Reusser received a fine of 750 CHF, 30 UCI points were deducted, and she was issued a yellow card due to her behavior, which was classified as intimidation and dangerous conduct. The incident happened during a sprint when Reusser gestured and shouted at Ragusa, though no physical contact occurred. Movistar's team management clarified that their rider's actions did not warrant the severity of the punishment.
Reusser, who is currently wearing the pink jersey after reclaiming the race lead on stage 4, was fined and punished for "Intimidation, insults directed to a rider and behaviour that endangers others" during Thursday's sprint stage to Monselice.
The incident that led to the punishment happened in the sprint for the finish, when Reusser was sprinting on the wheel of Ragusa, and then gesticulated and shouted at the Italian as she came round her.
The action of lifting her arm was deemed by the jury as "intimidation" and endangering other riders, hence the punishment.
Movistar DS Kelvin Dekker commented on the incident, asserting that Reusser did not hit or strike Ragusa, but made a gesture, indicating frustration at her actions.
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