Henrique Bravo wins Il Lombardia U23 cycling classic

Brazilian cyclist Henrique Bravo won the 98th edition of Il Lombardia U23 in Oggiono, Italy. Representing the Soudal Quick-Step Development Team, the 20-year-old from Nova Lima secured the victory through a solo attack initiated 22 kilometers from the finish line.

Bravo completed a significant recovery to catch the leaders before pulling away, finishing 55 seconds ahead of Denmark’s Otto Schultz Jølving of Team ColoQuick. Matteo Scalco of the XDS Astana Development Team took third place, finishing 1 minute and 5 seconds behind the winner.

This victory marks Bravo’s seventh win of the season, following successes at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta, the Tour of Antalya, and the Oberösterreich Rundfahrt. He also becomes the first South American to win this prestigious Under-23 classic.