Giro d'Italia
Merlier steals Milan’s sprint crown in Padua
Tim Merlier has stolen the show from sprinter king Jonathan Milan and won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia.
The Belgian came out on top in Padua on Thursday by a few centimetres ahead of the Italian, who has dominated the bunch sprints so far. It was Merlier's second stage win in this year's Giro, Milan has already won three. The next and last chance for sprinters should come on the final stage in Rome on Sunday.
There were no changes at the top of the overall standings. The Slovenian Tadej Pogacar is almost eight minutes ahead of the Colombian Daniel Martinez (Bora-hansgrohe). Third is the Welshman Geraint Thomas (Ineos). The best Austrian, Felix Großschartner, is 33rd, 1:33:10 behind his UAE teammate Pogacar.
After the excursion to the flatlands, Friday will be more challenging again. On the 157-kilometer route from Mortegliano to Sappada there are three smaller mountain classifications to tackle. Before the grand finale at the weekend, breakaways may once again have the chance to take the stage win.
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