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Merlier Wins Crash-Marred 12th Stage of the Tour De France, Pogacar Retains Overall Lead
- On Thursday, Belgian sprint star Tim Merlier won the 12th stage of the Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Saone, claiming his third stage victory of this year's Tour in a chaotic and crash-marred sprint finish.
- The 179km stage traveled from the Magny-Cours motor racing circuit in Nevers to Chalon-sur-Saone, with breakaway rider Baptiste Veistroffer leading until the final 50km when the peloton began reeling in late counter-attacks.
- A disorganized sprint finish deteriorated when Colombian Fernando Gaviria crashed, bringing down several other riders including stage 11 winner Soren Waerenskjold during the rush to the line.
- Merlier edged out Dutchman Olav Kooij and Belgian Jasper Philipsen to secure his third stage win of this year's Tour and sixth overall, while Kooij finished second for the second consecutive day.
- Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar finished safely within the pack, maintaining his overall lead of more than three-and-a-half minutes over two-time former champion Jonas Vingegaard as the Tour continues.
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Tim Merlier completes hat trick with Stage 12 win at Tour de France
Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.
·Omaha, United States
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The Belgian cyclist wins in Chalon-sur-Saône and adds his third victory in this edition of the Tour.
On the twelfth stage of the Tour de France there is a crash of numerous riders. A German participant becomes clear afterwards.
·Berlin, Germany
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Merlier best in the main sprint, Slovenian ace remains in yellow.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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