Milan Triumphs in Dramatic Tour de France Stage 17 Win

In a rainy France, the seventeenth stage of this year's Tour de France was cycled – 161 kilometers between Bollène and Valence. Then Jonathan Milan, Italy, won a dramatic race.

» Published: July 23 2025

Milan Triumphs in Dramatic Tour de France Stage 17 Win
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I'm really happy, I have no words. I have to thank my teammates, I wouldn't be here without them, says Milan in Eurosport's broadcast.

With one kilometer left to drive, several riders crashed at the top. Two riders collided and fell, and several people behind were pulled down in the crash when they didn't have time to swerve past.

Several riders were checked by medical personnel after the crash. Biniam Girmay from Eritrea completed the last kilometer with only his left arm on the handlebars, and held his right arm against his body.

I actually didn't know there was a crash, I hope everyone is okay, says Jonathan Milan after the race.

Milan, who rides for Lidl-Trek, avoided the collision and then won the final sprint against the Belgian Jordi Meeus, who finished second.

This was a tough stage, it got harder because of the weather. But this is a fantastic team victory, I have to thank them from the bottom of my heart, says Milan.

Danish Tobias Lund Andresen finished third.

This is Milan's second stage win this year, stage eight was his first. The Italian also has two second places from stages three and nine.

We still have some tough days ahead of us, but for the moment we're having a lot of fun, I'm really happy with how it's going, says Jonathan Milan.

Star Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, still tops the overall standings, just over four minutes ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark.

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