Lafay claims 1st pro victory, Valter keeps Giro lead

SANFRAMONDI, Italy (AP) — French cyclist Victor Lafay has won the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia for the first victory of his professional career. Attila Valter kept the pink jersey. Lafay attacked on the steep uphill finish of the 170-kilometer leg from Foggia to Sanframondi and soloed to victory. Lafay crossed the line 36 seconds ahead of Francesco Gavazzi. Nikias Arndt finished a second further back. Valter finished safely in the peloton to remain 11 seconds ahead of Remco Evenepoel overall and 16 seconds ahead of Egan Bernal.