Davide Ballerini Wins Seventh Stage of Presidential Tour of Turkey

The 61st Presidential Tour of Turkey (TUR 2026) has seen an exciting victory in its seventh stage, with Italian cyclist Davide Ballerini of the XDS Astana team claiming the win on the Antalya-Antalya route.

Covering a distance of 152.8 kilometers, Ballerini crossed the finish line in 3 hours, 19 minutes, and 41 seconds, outperforming his competitors in a sprint finish. This victory not only secured him the stage win but also the coveted green jersey. The podium was rounded out by Poland's Marceli Boguslawski of ATT Investments in second place and Belgium's Tom Crabbe from Team Flanders-Baloise in third.

This year's tour, which began in the Aegean region and stretched to the Mediterranean coast, is set to culminate in the capital city, Ankara, with the eighth and final stage. Notably, this marks the first time since 1999 that the race will conclude in Ankara, adding a significant historical dimension to this year's event. The final stage will cover 108.4 kilometers around landmarks such as Anıtkabir and the Presidential Complex.