Olav Kooij secured victory in a gripping sprint for stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia, aided significantly by Wout van Aert's strong lead-out in the final kilometer. Despite initial concerns about leading too early following a push from Edoardo Affini, Van Aert maintained a powerful pace, allowing Kooij to make an impressive final push into the last corner. Casper van Uden finished second after opening the sprint, while Ben Turner took third position. Mads Pedersen, holder of the cyclamen jersey, ended the stage in fourth.
Olav Kooij won stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia, propelled by an exceptional lead-out from Wout van Aert, clinching his second stage win in the race.
Van Aert and Visma positioned themselves effectively as they approached the final kilometer, leveraging a strong surge from Edoardo Affini to maintain their lead.
Casper van Uden set the pace during the final sprint, providing Kooij with the perfect opportunity to secure victory in a thrilling finish.
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