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Philipsen wins Stage 17 sprint, Pogacar holds Tour lead
sports1 month ago

Philipsen wins Stage 17 sprint, Pogacar holds Tour lead

Jasper Philipsen, backed by Mathieu van der Poel, sprinted to victory in Stage 17 to Voiron ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij, with van der Poel setting up the win; Pogacar protected his overall lead of just over 4.5 minutes over Remco Evenepoel as the race heads toward the Alps; Adam Yates struggled and lost time; the stage was the last major sprint chance before the Alps, while the UCI defended night-time doping tests that disrupted riders' rest.

Breakaway power: Philipsen seals stage 17 as Alpecin-Premier Tech assert control on the Tour
pro-cycling1 month ago

Breakaway power: Philipsen seals stage 17 as Alpecin-Premier Tech assert control on the Tour

Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech) won stage 17 in a dramatic breakaway–lead-out masterclass by Van der Poel, as Alpecin dominated the front of the race from Chambéry to Voiron; Pedersen defended the green jersey, GC standings stayed largely unchanged, and Adam Yates battled illness but remained in contention to the Alps.

Jasper Philipsen crashes out in chaotic Tour de France Stage 3
sports1 year ago

Jasper Philipsen crashes out in chaotic Tour de France Stage 3

Jasper Philipsen, who won the first stage of the Tour de France, was forced to abandon the third stage after a crash caused by a collision involving Bryan Coquard, with other notable crashes including Geraint Thomas and Remco Evenepoel. The stage was won by Tim Merlier, and the race continues amidst multiple crashes and injuries, highlighting the chaotic nature of the event.

Jasper Philipsen Claims Third Stage Win in Tour de France Stage 16 Sprint
sports2 years ago

Jasper Philipsen Claims Third Stage Win in Tour de France Stage 16 Sprint

Jasper Philipsen secured his third sprint victory in the 2024 Tour de France's 16th stage, while Mark Cavendish missed out on a final sprint win. Biniam Girmay, the green jersey leader, was involved in a crash, putting his lead in jeopardy. The general classification remained unchanged as Tadej Pogačar and his rivals finished safely. The race now heads into its final week with challenging Alpine stages ahead.

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory in Fastest-Ever Milan-San Remo Sprint Finish"
sports2 years ago

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory in Fastest-Ever Milan-San Remo Sprint Finish"

Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel's teamwork led to victory at Milan-San Remo, with van der Poel sacrificing his own chances to work for Philipsen in the final sprint. Philipsen admitted feeling pressure to perform but ultimately praised van der Poel's generosity, while van der Poel expressed pride in the team's success despite his personal desire to win.

"Jasper Philipsen Claims Thrilling Victory in Fastest Milan-San Remo Yet"
sports-cycling2 years ago

"Jasper Philipsen Claims Thrilling Victory in Fastest Milan-San Remo Yet"

Jasper Philipsen won the fastest-ever edition of Milan-San Remo, narrowly beating Michael Matthews in a sprint finish after averaging 46.133kph over the 288km race. Tadej Pogačar came in third, leading attacks over the final climb. The race saw a flurry of attacks from pre-race favorites, resulting in a close finish. The breakaway of the day formed after 20km, with Philipsen's Alpecin-Deceuninck and Lidl-Trek controlling the peloton. The race's famous route remained largely unchanged, with the Passo del Turchino, three Capi, Cipressa, and Poggio featuring before the finish line.

Jasper Philipsen Dominates Tour de France with Fourth Stage Win
sports3 years ago

Jasper Philipsen Dominates Tour de France with Fourth Stage Win

Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, sprinting to victory on stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. Philipsen, who has dominated the bunch sprints in this year's race, edged out Dutch rider Dylan Groenewegen at the finish line. There were no changes in the overall standings, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the race lead and Tadej Pogacar in second place. Philipsen expressed confidence in his chances of winning more stages and potentially the green jersey.

Jasper Philipsen's Perfectly Timed Sprint Secures Fourth Victory in Tour de France Stage 11
sports3 years ago

Jasper Philipsen's Perfectly Timed Sprint Secures Fourth Victory in Tour de France Stage 11

Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, dominating the sprint finish in stage 11 to Moulins. Despite not having his usual leadout from Mathieu van der Poel, Philipsen found his way to the front and overtook Dylan Groenewegen to claim victory. The race leader, Jonas Vingegaard, maintained his overall lead, with Tadej Pogačar trailing by 17 seconds. The stage featured a three-man breakaway, but they were caught with 13km remaining.