SENSATION at the Tour de France: Milan breaks Italian dry spell!

SENSATION at the Tour de France: Milan breaks Italian dry spell!

A shock for all cycling fans! Today, July 12, 2025, the eighth stage of the legendary Tour de France became the stage for a dramatic spectacle. The Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan claimed his first-ever stage win in this famous cycling event, ending a disastrous six-year drought for Italian sprinters! Milan triumphed in the bunch sprint and fulfilled a dream that previously seemed unattainable.

Pascal Ackermann, the German hopeful and sprint champion, had to be content with a disappointing fourth place! The disappointment was palpable when Ackermann lost his driver at the last second. It was a moment that literally blew his chances of victory into the wind!

Sensational victory for Milan!

The 171.4 kilometers from Saint-Méen-Le-Grand to Laval led to a thrilling finish that promised pure thrills. Milan prevailed and crossed the finish line ahead of the renowned sprinters Wout van Aert from Belgium and the Australian Kaden Groves. A truly memorable achievement for the young Italian, who was humiliated by an ignominious crash in the second stage less than 24 hours ago!

But the competition wasn't just a heart-stopping finale for Milan. Ackerman promised to do everything he could to ensure the first stage win on this tour again. “Despair” was the word his team chose for this bitter moment.

An unexpected fall and mountain drama!

But that's not enough! In the midst of the thrill, fate informed us that Jonas Slide He tragically crashed 19 kilometers from the finish. Despite all odds, he managed to continue and cross the finish line an almost unimaginable 14 minutes behind. What a drama for the brave athlete!

Meanwhile defended Tadej Pogacar his yellow jersey with flying colors and is now a whopping 54 seconds ahead Remco Evenepoel. Jonas Vingegaard is already in fourth place, 1:17 minutes behind - the pressure on him is growing immeasurably! And what will the ninth stage bring? Another sprint drama lies ahead with 174.1 kilometers from Chinon to Chateauroux, where there is already tremendous excitement!

The most amazing things happen in the history of the Tour de France. Milan's victory represents not only his personal triumph, but also a significant milestone for Italian cycling, its last winning legend Vincenzo Nibali 2019 was. So he could not only win the green jersey, but also the hearts of all cycling lovers in Europe!

So it remains exciting! The race continues and the forecasts could change at any time. The next big showdown is inevitably on the way!