The Dutchman Olav Kooij emerged victorious yesterday within the ninth stage of the Giro d’Italia, whereas Tadej Pogacar preserved his benefit as general chief.
Kooij, a Visma-Lease a Bike workforce rider, was half a wheel forward of Italian Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) after a 214-kilometer (133-mile) route from Avezzano to Naples — the second longest day of this Giro. Colombian Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Crew Emirates) got here third.
It was the thirty third victory for Kooij, 22 years previous and debutant in a Giro.
“I had actually gotten enthusiastic about my massive tour,” Kooij stated. “This was the victory I had at all times dreamed of.”
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narváez (INEOS Grenadiers) appeared headed for victory on Sunday after launching an assault with ten kilometers remaining, opening a 12-second hole heading into the ultimate kilometer.
However, with Pogacar main the peloton to assist his teammate Molano, Narváez was caught 50 meters from the end line. Milan attacked, however was overwhelmed to the aim by Kooij.
Pogacar, who recorded the identical time as Kooij, maintained the benefit over his essential pursuers, the Colombian Daniel Martínez (BORA-Hansgrohe), at 2’40”.
The Welshman Geraint Thomas (BORA-hansgrohe) is third, 2’58”.
At the moment would be the first day of relaxation. It’ll resume with a brief, however demanding fraction. Tomorrow’s tenth stage begins in Pompeii, with a distance of 142 kilometers (88 miles), however features a second-category climb midway by way of the route after which a top-category climb on the end line in Cusano Mutri.— AP
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2024-05-23 07:28:02