Associated PressMerlier sprints to second victory on stage 18 of Giro, Pogacar maintains considerable lead
Belgian rider Tim Merlier won a chaotic bunch sprint for his second victory at this year’s Giro d’Italia as Tadej Pogacar maintained his considerable lead with three days remaining. Merlier timed his last effort precisely to beat Jonathan Milan by less than half a wheel at the end of the 18th stage, a mainly flat, 178-kilometer (111-mile) route from Fiera di Primiero to Padua that offered some respite after two brutal days in the high mountains. Both were far back when the sprint was launched by Alberto Dainese but Merlier managed to find a gap on the right while Milan powered down the middle.
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Associated PressSteinhauser soloes to first pro win in Stage 17, Pogacar extends Giro lead to nearly eight minutes
Georg Steinhauser soloed to his first professional victory in the brutal 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia, and overall leader Tadej Pogacar extended his already considerable advantage to nearly eight minutes. Steinhauser was smiling over the final 400 meters, knowing he was riding to the biggest success of his career in his grand tour debut. The young German then shook his head in disbelief before sitting up and raising his arms above his head as he crossed the summit finish at Passo Brocon.