Coverage dated July 16, 2026

Tim Merlier completes hat trick with Stage 12 win at Tour de France

Headline from Casper Star-Tribune

Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.

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  1. France 24

    Merlier claims third Tour de France stage win in crash-hit sprint finish (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year's Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday's 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganised finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, wh…

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line

  3. The Guardian

    Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Soudal Quick-Step rider pips Kooij and Philipsen Tadej Pogacar safely retains yellow jersey The likely final sprint stage of this year’s Tour de France was won by Tim Merlier, of the Soudal Quick-Step team, who added victory on the banks of the Saône to his wins in Bordeaux and Bergerac .

  4. Casper Star-Tribune

    Tim Merlier completes hat trick with Stage 12 win at Tour de France (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Tim Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Pogacar avoided the sprint-to-the-line crash and kept his significant overall lead over second-place Jonas Vingegaard.

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