Jordi Meeus captured his first official victory of the 2025 season at stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve, following confusion over an annulled stage 1. Despite being hampered by the previous mishap, Meeus showcased his sprinting prowess, timing his move perfectly on the uphill finish. His performance was bolstered by teamwork within the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team, effectively balancing the support between him and GC contender Primož Roglič. Meeus expressed joy at finally having a legitimate win to celebrate, indicating the importance of this achievement amidst tension within the team dynamics.
I am happy there was a real line to cross this time. I'm glad I could finish off the team's work in the best way possible.
I knew the finish suited me with the slightly uphill gradient, so it was just about timing. Casper van Uden started his sprint quite early, but I could follow on his wheel.
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