Olav Kooij showcased his sprinting prowess by winning a challenging stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico, a significant indicator of his potential for the upcoming Milan-San Remo race. This marks Kooij's second participation in Tirreno-Adriatico as he prepares to take on the historic classic. With key competitors like Wout van Aert focusing on altitude training, Kooij will be a leading opportunity alongside teammates. His previous performance in Milan-San Remo, where he finished 14th, coupled with his recent form, raises expectations for an improved showing this year.
Kooij expressed ambition, stating, 'This year I think I'm feeling even better. Milan-San Remo is one of my dream races and so hopefully I can do a little bit better than last year.'
Reflecting on his race strategy, Kooij said, 'I just went for it. Initially everything went well. Thanks to the pacing of the boys I managed to survive the climb.'
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