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Merlier’s Late Surge Shocks Peloton | Auckland News
Tim Merlier just lit up the Tour de France again, snagging his second straight stage win with a jaw-dropping late sprint that left rivals like Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay in his wake. After nearly crashing before the final corner, he powered through the heat with a gutsy move at 250 meters out, turning desperation into domination. The flat 180-kilometer stage eight saw him claim victory while Tadej Pogacar held onto the yellow jersey and Jonas Vingegaard stayed close in second. Girmay took second, Philipsen fourth, and Merlier’s fearless gamble proves he’s a sprinting force to watch…
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