Olav Kooij Clinches Dramatic Victory in Giro d'Italia Stage Nine

Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij secures his first grand tour stage win in Naples, as Tadej Pogacar maintains his lead in the overall standings.

Kooij triumphed in a closely contested sprint, edging out Jonathan Milan by a narrow margin.
The 214-km stage from Avezzano to Naples featured a thrilling finale with multiple lead changes.
Tadej Pogacar, the current race leader, played a crucial role in the sprint, aiding teammate Juan Sebastián Molano.
Despite a crash, last year's runner-up Geraint Thomas remains third in the general classification.
The Giro d'Italia heads into a rest day before resuming with a challenging climb in stage ten.