The Italian cyclist Luca Paolini has won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia and taken over the leader's pink jersey.
Paolini, whose Katusha team were a late inclusion in the race after they won a place on the World Tour (elite) following an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, attacked in the final descent of the 222-km trek from Sorrento to Marina di Ascea.
Australian Cadel Evans and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada finished second and third respectively, taking precious time bonuses.
Pre-race favourites Bradley Wiggins of Britain and Italian Vincenzo Nibali finished safe in the lead chase group.
