Back-to-back sprint wins for Merlier at Tour de France, Pogacar keeps overall lead
Cycling – Tour de France – Stage 8 – Perigueux to Bergerac – Perigueux, France – July 11, 2026 Soudal Quick-Step’s Tim Merlier celebrates after crossing the finish line to win stage 8 REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
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BERGERAC, France, July 11 : Belgian Tim Merlier won back-to-back sprints to claim his second straight Tour de France stage win on Saturday, as the Soudal Quick-Step rider pulled off another last-second attack in stage eight of the race.
Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) was happy to retain his overall lead after the flat 180.4-km ride from Perigueux to Bergerac, while Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) remained second in the race for the yellow jersey.
Source: Reuters
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