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Olav Kooij

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Kooij Strikes in Stage Five Sprint at Tour de France 2026

Olav Kooij won stage five of the Tour de France 2026 in a chaotic sprint, beating Max Kanter and Tim Merlier as a crash marred the finale. GC leader Torstein Traeen finished in the same 14-second group and kept the yellow jersey, with Pogacar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel also about 14 seconds back. Traeen still leads by 28 seconds over Sean Quinn. Kooij, competing in the Tour for the first time with Decathlon CMA CGM after illness hampered his season, celebrated his first Tour sprint win.

via BBC|

#lannemezan-to-pau #olav-kooij #sports

sports4 days ago•32 min saved

Kooij Fires Opening Punch in Tour de France Sprint

Olav Kooij sprinted to his first Tour de France stage win on Stage 5 into Pau, beating Max Kanter and Tim Merlier after a late crash split the peloton with no time gaps; the victory comes after illness disrupted his spring, while yellow-jersey holder Torstein Træen was involved in the chaos, and Stage 6 promises a high-mountain test with the Tourmalet on the horizon.

via Outside Magazine|

#olav-kooij #sports #sprint

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Simon Yates Clinches First Giro d'Italia Title in Rome

Simon Yates won his first Giro d'Italia title in 2025, finishing the race in Rome with a commanding lead, while Olav Kooij secured his second stage victory. Yates's victory marked a significant milestone in his career, and the race included historic moments such as passing inside the Vatican. The event showcased intense competition and celebrated British cycling achievements.

via BBC|

#cycling #giro-ditalia-2025 #olav-kooij