Coquard Claims Fourth Stage Victory at Tour Down Under

In a thrilling finish at the Tour Down Under, French sprinter Bryan Coquard of Cofidis clinched victory in the fourth stage, narrowly beating German Phil Bauhaus and Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez. Coquard's win, which marks his second stage victory at this event, keeps him in the spotlight as the race progresses toward the crucial fifth stage. Race leader Javier Romo of Movistar retains his lead in the general classification, albeit with his advantage narrowed to just four seconds over Narvaez. The stage, the longest of the tour at 157.2 km, featured notable challenges, including a significant climb at Nettle Hill. Coquard's impressive sprint showcased his experience, as he capitalized on the chaos of the final meters to secure the win. Meanwhile, teammate Jay Vine faced difficulties after an early crash but managed to finish, remaining in contention overall.