Matthews wins stage three of Giro d'Italia as Evenepoel extends lead

SPRINT FINISH: Australian Michael Matthews of Team Jayco Alula celebrates after winning the third stage of the 2023 Giro D'Italia. Pic: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Michael Matthews timed his final effort to perfection to win a rain-affected stage three at the Giro d'Italia on Monday, following a 216km ride from Vasto to Melfi.

Matthews and Mads Pedersen were neck-and-neck until the final corner, but the Australian, who was set up perfectly by his Jayco-AlUla team, moved in front on the home straight to emerge victorious and claim a first stage win at the Giro since 2015.