Attila Valter made history as the first Hungarian Maglia Rosa in the Giro d’Italia, taking the first place overall lead in the second most prestigious bicycle race after the Tour de France. It was clear that Attila Valter could wear the pink jersey, the distinction given to the Giro d’Italia’s overall winner, after finishing 12th in stage six of the three weeklong race. Ce mec est le premier Hongrois maillot rose de l’Histoire. pic.twitter.com/e2Ffw1bprk The 22-year-old athlete, born in Csömör, is the first Hungarian to achieve such a prestigious feat. He called to his fans in Hungarian, reminding them that he had not forgotten about the Tour de Hongrie.