Tim Merlier from Soudal-QuickStep claimed victory in stage 9 of the Tour de France, overcoming Jonathan Milan from Lidl-Trek in a tense final sprint. The stage, covering 174.1km to Châteauroux, featured a dramatic lead-up as Mathieu van der Poel, after a long breakaway, was caught just before the finish. Despite initially trailing, Merlier's aerodynamic advantage proved crucial in the final dash, allowing him to surpass Milan. Arnaud De Lie from Lotto finished in third, marking his top result in the event.
Tim Merlier of Soudal-QuickStep defeated Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek in stage 9 of the Tour de France, achieving his second win of the race in Châteauroux.
The chaotic sprint, initiated after a long breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel, saw Merlier’s aerodynamic edge help him clinch the victory over Milan.
Arnaud De Lie secured third place, marking his best result in the Tour so far, as the race featured a competitive final sprint.
The sprint unfolded dramatically, with Merlier and Milan neck-and-neck at the 100-metre mark, but Merlier surged ahead to take the win.
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