Jordi Meeus claimed the first stage victory for BORA - hansgrohe at this year’s Tour of Norway. The Belgian won the 173-kilometre-long third stage from Sola to Egersund in a mass sprint. Meeus managed to stay focused during the hectic final kilometres and launched his sprint at the perfect moment. He ultimately outpaced Pavel Bittner and Alexander Kristoff, who finished in second and third place, respectively. This victory marks the 25-year-old’s first stage win since his prestigious triumph on the Champs-Élysées at last year’s Tour de France. The Tour of Norway concludes tomorrow with a hilly stage around Stavanger.
From the finish line
“Winning is always nice. It was a pretty hectic finale – not just in the peloton, but also due to strong crosswinds from the right. Despite the many position battles, I stayed calm and concentrated. The timing for the sprint was perfect. I’m very happy to celebrate my first victory of the season.” – Jordi Meeus
“We wanted to give Jordi the best possible chance by controlling the breakaway, and he delivered brilliantly. His sprint was outstanding, and we’re very happy to see him back to winning. An ideal outcome for the whole team.” – Shane Archbold, Sports Director
Photo: Sprintcycling
