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Kooij wins stage nine of the Giro d’Italia
Netherlands' Olva Kooij, second from right, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 9th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race, from Avezzano to Naples, Italy, May 12, 2024
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DUTCH sprinter Olav Kooij won today’s stage nine, the 214km-long ride from Avezzano to Naples. Jonathan Milan and Juan Sebastian Molano finished second and third.
Speaking seconds after the finish, Kooij said: “We weren’t sure to catch the breakaway riders but the team remained committed. The guys put me in an ideal position. It’s been tight but I really wanted this first grand tour win and I hope there are many more to come.”
