Cycling news - Fernando Gaviria wins Tour de Pologne stage 3, Joao Almeida retains overall lead

Updated 11/08/2021 at 17:15 GMT

UAE Team Emirates rider Fernando Gaviria left it late to win stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne on Wednesday afternoon. The 26-year-old Colombian rider struck late to force Jumbo-Visma’s Olav Kooij into second place, with third going to Bahrain Victorious’ Phil Bauhaus. The overall lead is retained by Deceuninck-Quickstep’s Joao Almeida.

Fernando Gaviria (UAE Emirates)

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Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) won a sprint finish to seal victory at the Tour de Pologne stage 3.

The 26-year-old Colombian was victorious in Rzeszow after beating Jumbo-Visma’s Olav Kooij - who came in second. Kooij had appeared to be the favourite until the death, when Gaviria launched a late, late attack.

Third place went to stage 1 one winner, Bahrain Victorious’ Phil Bauhaus.

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The general classification lead remains in Deceuninck-Quickstep’s Joao Almeida. The Portuguese was the stage 2 victor in Przemysl, and he leads Matej Mohoric (Bahrain Victorious) in second and Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) in third.