Olav Kooij Triumphs in Thrilling Giro d'Italia Stage 12 Finish

In a thrilling turn of events at stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia, Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij clinched victory in a high-speed sprint finish on Thursday. Kooij expertly maneuvered past compatriot Casper van Uden just before the finish line.

Van Uden initially took the lead, aiming for his second stage victory, but Kooij surged ahead with the support of his Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Wout van Aert, ensuring the win.

Mexican rider Isaac del Toro retained a strong general classification standing, holding a 33-second advantage over Spanish teammate Juan Ayuso. Meanwhile, Briton Ben Turner secured third place, outperforming Mads Pedersen, who previously won three of the initial five stages.

(With inputs from agencies.)