Milan Wins Stage, Crash Hits Girmay at Tour

Jonathan Milan claimed his second stage win of the 2025 Tour de France by triumphing in a rain-soaked, crash-disrupted sprint finish in Valence. A massive crash in the final kilometer took down several riders, including Eritrean Biniam Girmay, and thinned the field for the final sprint, where Milan edged out Jordi Meeus and Tobias Lund Andresen. Milan strengthened his hold on the green jersey and credited his teammates for their support amid the tough conditions. Overall leader Tadej Pogačar finished safely, maintaining his yellow jersey with a 4-minute, 15-second lead over Jonas Vingegaard and marking his 50th day in yellow at age 26. There were no significant changes in the general classification after the stage. The race now moves toward more challenging mountain stages, with Pogačar focused on defending his lead.