Italian rider Jonathan Milan timed his attack perfectly, adding a stage victory to the Olympic gold he won in the team pursuit at the 2021 Tokyo Games.

Italian rider Jonathan Milan won Stage 8 of the Tour de France on Saturday with a perfectly timed sprint to the finish, while defending champion Tadej Pogačar kept the yellow jersey after finishing in the main pack.

Jonathan Milan won the eighth stage of the Tour de France. The Italian rider from Lidl-Trek was the best on the difficult uphill stretch in Laval, claiming his first victory in the Tour de France. Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) didn't have enough power after a late bike change: his compatriot Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) surprised with a second place,