Tour de France Stage 3 Ends in Victory for Merlier Amid Crashes
Belgian rider wins chaotic sprint as Philipsen abandons race
Belgium's Tim Merlier claimed victory in stage three of the 2025 Tour de France after a chaotic sprint marred by multiple crashes forced top sprinter Jasper Philipsen to abandon the race.
The high-speed pile-up underscored safety concerns in the peloton as riders brace for a challenging stage four featuring hilly terrain and aggressive racing.