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Jul 17, 2026
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Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France
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Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France
CHALON-SUR-SAONE, FRANCE
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED 2 HOURS AGO
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Belgium's Tim Merlier celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 12th stage of the Tour de France with a start in Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours and finish in Chalon-sur-Saone, France on Thursday.
MOSA'AB ELSHAMY/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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