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Jasper Philipsen Suffers Devastating Crash at Tour de France

7/8/2025

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Philipsen's Tour Crash

Jasper Philipsen, the reigning green jersey champion, faced a devastating blow in the Tour de France's tumultuous third stage, crashing during an intense intermediate sprint. The crash left him with a fractured collarbone and broken ribs, marking a heartbreaking loss for his Alpecin-Deceuninck team as they bid farewell to a vital contender in the race.

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Merlier's Sprint Victory

Tim Merlier triumphed in a thrilling sprint finish at the Tour de France's third stage in Dunkirk, edging out Jonathan Milan. The race was marred by chaos, with Jasper Philipsen suffering serious injuries from a crash. Meanwhile, Mathieu van der Poel held onto the coveted yellow jersey, as other riders like Remco Evenepoel and Geraint Thomas also faced tumbles.

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Philipsen's Tour Crash

Jasper Philipsen, the reigning green jersey champion, faced a devastating blow in the Tour de France's tumultuous third stage, crashing during an intense intermediate sprint. The crash left him with a fractured collarbone and broken ribs, marking a heartbreaking loss for his Alpecin-Deceuninck team as they bid farewell to a vital contender in the race.

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