Ulissi wins Giro stage as Evans takes pink

Italian Diego Ulissi delighted home fans by winning a dramatic stage eight of the Giro d’Italia but Australian Cadel Evans’ fifth place meant he claimed the overall lead.

Ulissi edged out Croatia’s Robert Kiserlovski in the closing moments of the 174-kilometre leg from Foligno to Montecopiolo incorporating the category one climb of the Montecopiolo to record his second stage win.