Mihkel's teammate Michael Valgren wins stage 17 at Giro d'Italia

Danish cyclist Michael Valgren of EF Education - EasyPost claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory at the Giro d'Italia. The 202 km stage ran from Cassano d'Adda to Andalo, completing in 4:41.33. Fellow Dane Jonas Vingegaard retains the overall leader's jersey.

Danish cyclist Michael Valgren secured his first-ever Grand Tour stage victory on Friday, winning the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia in Italy. The EF Education - EasyPost rider completed the 202 km route from Cassano d'Adda to Andalo in a time of 4 hours, 41 minutes and 33 seconds.

Valgren is a teammate of Estonian cycling star Karl Mihkels, making the win a cause for celebration within the Estonian cycling community as well. The victory marks a significant personal milestone for Valgren, who has been a consistent presence on the professional cycling circuit.

In the general classification, Valgren's compatriot Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues to lead the race overall, putting Denmark in a dominant position at this year's Giro d'Italia.