Pellizotti takes stage win

Franco Pellizotti emerged triumphant from a gruelling final climb to claim the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia today.

The Liquigas rider attacked just as the ascent to the finish line on Blockhaus was beginning and held off the challenge of compatriots Stefano Garzelli and Danilo Di Luca and race leader Denis Menchov to secure victory by 42 seconds.