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Merlier Wins Tour de France Sprint

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 11, 2026 · El País

Tim Merlier secured another victory in the Tour de France, winning the eighth stage with an impressive sprint finish that saw him beat Biniam Girmay by a bike length.

The Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier claimed victory in the eighth stage of the Tour de France with a dominant sprint performance. Racing at speeds up to 47 km/h, Merlier navigated dangerous downhill curves to finish ahead of Biniam Girmay, who took second place. raccoongame.org

The high-speed stage through rural French towns including Lascaux, Sarlat, and Domme featured treacherous final kilometers with three 90-degree turns. Merlier's victory adds to his growing reputation as one of the premier sprinters in professional cycling.

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