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Mathieu van der Poel Wins Second Milan-Sanremo in Thrilling Sprint Finish

The Dutch cyclist outpaced Filippo Ganna and Tadej Pogacar after countering relentless attacks on the Cipressa and Poggio climbs.

  • Mathieu van der Poel claimed his second Milan-Sanremo victory, repeating his 2023 triumph with a decisive sprint on the Via Roma.
  • Tadej Pogacar launched multiple attacks on the Cipressa and Poggio climbs but was unable to drop van der Poel, finishing third behind Filippo Ganna.
  • Van der Poel's win marked the third consecutive Milan-Sanremo victory for his Alpecin-Deceuninck team, showcasing their dominance in the race.
  • The women's race saw Lorena Wiebes secure victory in a Dutch one-two finish, with Marianne Vos taking second place.
  • Pogacar remains winless at Milan-Sanremo after five attempts, as he continues his pursuit of victories in all five cycling monuments.
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