Merlier Wins Stage 3 as Pogačar and Philipsen Crash Out in Tour de France
TL;DR
Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier won the third stage of the Tour de France in a photo finish amid challenging wet conditions, while defending champion Tadej Pogačar and other main contenders finished safely. The race featured crashes and strategic racing, with the next stage being hilly from Amiens to Rouen.
- Tour de France: Belgian rider Merlier wins third stage, Pogačar finishes safely Yahoo Sports
- Tour de France Stage 3 results, standings: Tim Merlier wins race featuring serious crash USA Today
- Sprint leader Jasper Philipsen crashes out of Tour as Tim Merlier wins chaotic stage three The Guardian
- Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage 3 route, standings & latest updates BBC
- As it happened: Sprinters battle in Tour de France stage 3 photo finish after top favourite crashes out Cyclingnews
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