French youngster Gery claims stage seven Giro win

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French cyclist Celia Gery powered to victory in a sprint finish at stage seven of the women's Giro d'Italia, claiming her breakthrough win at the prestigious Italian grand tour. The young rider surged past her competitors in the closing meters to take the stage, continuing the competitive racing that has defined this year's women's cycling calendar. Gery's triumph marks a significant moment for the emerging French talent as she competes against some of Europe's top cyclists in one of cycling's three grand tours.