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The maglia verde (from Italian: "green jersey") is awarded to the leader of the King of the Mountains (KOM) category at the Giro d'Italia. Points are awarded to the leading riders over designated KOM climbs. Most KOM climbs are sorted into one of three scales based on difficulty and its position on that day's stage. Bonuses are given to mountain top finishes and to the first riders over the Cima Coppi, traditionally adjudged as the highest point of the entire Giro. The Cima Coppi was established in 1965 to honour the Italian cycling champion Fausto Coppi.
