Eddy Merckx won the Giro d’Italia five times (1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974) during his extraordinary career.
The 51st Giro d’Italia was held between the 20th May and 12th June 1968. This was Merckx’s second participation. A year earlier, he finished 9th in the general classification.
During the Giro d’Italia in 1968, Merckx won a total of 4 stages, including the hilltop finish on Tre Cime di Lavaredo.