Tour de France: A new historic hat-trick for Belgian Tim Merlier
Belgian cycling is in the spotlight on the roads of the 2026 Tour de France. Sprinter Tim Merlier, a member of the Soudal Quick-Step team, has once again proven his immense talent by winning the 12th stage of the competition.
Thanks to an impressive acceleration in the final meters, Merlier edged out his competitors in a highly contested final sprint. This victory marks his third personal success in this edition of the Tour, confirming his status among the best sprinters in the world today.
This result is excellent news for Belgian sport. Tim Merlier's performance is thrilling the many cycling fans in Belgium, who are closely following every stage of this great summer loop.
With this third victory, the Soudal Quick-Step rider strengthens his position in the points classification. The upcoming stages will be decisive, but the Belgian has already made an impression with his consistency and power on the bike.