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Kooij Wins 12th Stage of Giro d'Italia in Sprint Finish, Del Toro Keeps Overall Lead
- Olav Kooij of the Netherlands secured a sprint victory on the twelfth day of racing at the Giro d'Italia on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
- Kooij's victory followed team Visma-Lease a Bike's lead-out by Wout Van Aert, after the Giro's overall leader Isaac Del Toro gained time bonuses.
- Del Toro, the first Mexican to lead the Giro, maintained the pink jersey with a 33-second advantage over teammate Juan Ayuso and a 1:09 lead versus Antonio Tiberi.
- Kooij stated he received "extraordinary support" from teammates, while Van Aert noted using "our horsepower and he has the kick" to secure the lead-out.
- Following this stage, Del Toro kept the overall lead as riders prepared for Friday’s 180km, slightly hilly stage from Rovigo to Vicenza.
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Sparks are sparked by the never-declared tension between Isaac Del Toro and Juan Ayuso. A few seconds of bonus are played in the intermediate sprint and the leader starts electrically to add them in his locker, but behind it appears Ayuso and steals them from the Mexican, although there are other interpretations about the action and color of the glass with which he looks.
The Mexican Isaac del Toro (UAE Emirates-XRG) keeps his pink jersey as leader of the general classification after taking third place (0:02). ...
Dutchman Olaf Kooij, of the Visma-Lease a Bike team, took over this Thursday in the 12th stage of the Giro de Italia, whose overall ranking continues to be led by UAE’s Mexican Isaac Del Toro. Del Toro, carrier of the pink maglia since the 9th day, increased his advantage from 31 to 33 seconds over his Spanish partner Juan Ayuso. “I try to enjoy what I can while I’m wearing this pink maglia. I don’t know how long it will last,” said the Mexican …
Olav Kooij won the 12th stage of the Giro, fighting Van Uden and Turner. Del Toro holds leadership with 33 seconds on Ayuso. The 13th stage will have 180 km and arrive up with three mountains.
Kooij wins 12th stage of Giro d'Italia in sprint finish; Del Toro keeps overall lead
Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij won the 12th stage of the Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish Thursday as Mexico's Isaac Del Toro slightly extended his overall lead in the pink jersey. Wout van Aert, the winner of Sunday's ninth stage, placed himself at the front as riders turned for home…
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