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Merlier Claims Third Tour Stage in Chaotic Sprint

Published July 16, 2026 · Updated July 16, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Tim Merlier secured his third Tour de France stage victory in Chalon-sur-Saône, triumphing in a sprint finish marked by Fernando Gaviria's late crash.

Tim Merlier continued his dominance in sprint finishes, claiming his third Tour de France stage win in Chalon-sur-Saône. The Belgian rider demonstrated his superiority in mass arrivals once again, finishing ahead of a group of riders despite a dramatic crash involving Fernando Gaviria just 350 meters from the finish line. fish-roadgame.online

The accident involving the Caja Rural Colombian rider didn't affect the leading group of ten cyclists who contested the victory. Merlier's victory further establishes him as the rider to beat in sprint finishes at this year's Tour de France.

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