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Merlier: "I've only sprinted twice in the Tour!"

"I'm very happy, it's my second victory in the Tour and I've only sprinted twice in the Tour!

In the last five kilometres, it was really difficult to stay in the slipstream. I had to try several times to find my position. It was only in the last 500 metres that I was able to get back into the slipstream. It cost me a lot of energy, but once I was in position, I was confident in my sprint.

It was really close. I knew I was in front, but when I raised my arms, I thought Milan had made a good jump, so I was a little worried.

It's always difficult against Milan. I came here to win a stage. Of course, the Yellow Jersey was also a goal, but I'm happy to have my stage."

07/07/2025 – Tour de France 2025 – Étape 3 - Valenciennes / Dunkerque (178,3 km) - Tim MERLIER (SOUDAL QUICK-STEP)
07/07/2025 – Tour de France 2025 – Étape 3 - Valenciennes / Dunkerque (178,3 km) - Tim MERLIER (SOUDAL QUICK-STEP) © A.S.O./Charly Lopez

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