Tim Merlier claims stage 12 of Tour de France as Fernando Gaviria fractures collarbone
- Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 7:03amFri 17 Jul 2026 at 7:03amBelgium's Tim Merlier celebrates at finish line as stage 12 winner at the 2026 Tour de France.
- (Getty Images: Tim de Waele)In short:Colombian Fernando Gaviria suffered a fractured collarbone after going down in the sprint to the line.
- Belgian rider Tim Merlier claimed the stage victory as Tadej Pogačar retained his comfortable overall lead.
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- Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 7:03amFri 17 Jul 2026 at 7:03amBelgium's Tim Merlier celebrates at finish line as stage 12 winner at the 2026 Tour de France.
- (Getty Images: Tim de Waele)In short:Colombian Fernando Gaviria suffered a fractured collarbone after going down in the sprint to the line.
- Belgian rider Tim Merlier claimed the stage victory as Tadej Pogačar retained his comfortable overall lead.
Sources: ABC Australia