Belgium's Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step team celebrates on the podium as he won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
Giro D'Italia 2024, Day 3: Tim Merlier Triumphs In Chaotic Bunch Sprint To Claim Stage 3 Victory- In Pics
Tim Merlier, riding for Soudal Quick-Step, surged to victory on the first sprint stage of the 2024 Giro D'Italia. In a thrilling finale, the peloton caught race leader Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) in the final few hundred meters. Despite a late breakaway attempt by Poga?ar and Thomas on an uncategorized climb with 3km to go, the sprinters managed to reel them in just before the finish line. Merlier showcased his speed, crossing the line first. Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) secured second place, closely followed by Biniam Girmay (Intermarche-Wanty) in third.
Tim Merlier wins third stage of Giro d'Italia_2024
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Cian Uijtdebroeks
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Belgium's Cian Uijtdebroeks of UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike celebrates on the podium wearing the white jersey after the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Tadej Pogacar
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates celebrates on the podium wearing the blue jersey after the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Jonathan Milan
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Italy's Jonathan Milan of UCI WorldTeam Lidl–Trek celebrates on the podium after the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Tim Merlier
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Belgium's Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step team celebrates as he won the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Tadej Pogacar after the third stage
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates wears the pink jersey after the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Third stage of the Giro d'Italia
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Cyclists compete during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano.
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Italy Giro d'Italia Cycling
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Cyclists compete during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano.
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Italy Cycling Giro
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Cyclists compete during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Giro d'Italia Third stage
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Cyclists compete during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Giro d'Italia Day 3
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Cyclists compete at the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
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Giro d'Italia 2024
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Cyclists compete during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia from Novara to Fossano, Italy.
