### Milan Triumphs at Stage 17 of Tour de France
In a thrilling finish to the 17th stage of the 2025 Tour de France, Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan emerged victorious, showcasing his sprinting prowess in a closely contested race. This marked Milan’s second triumph in this year’s competition, following his success in stage eight.
The 160.4-kilometer stage stretched from Bollene to Valence and was anticipated to conclude with a mass sprint. With just four kilometers remaining, the peloton unified its efforts to catch the last of a four-man breakaway who had earlier attempted to gain an advantage. As the race progressed, the weather turned unfavorable with heavy rain pouring down for the last thirty kilometers, complicating the final chase for victory.
In a dramatic twist near the end, Milan’s main competitors for the sprint finish, Tim Merlier and Biniam Girmay, were caught in a crash shortly after entering the final kilometer. Seizing the opportunity, Milan demonstrated his exceptional strength and speed, decisively outpacing Jordi Meeus to secure the win. This victory allowed the 24-year-old to widen his lead in the points classification, further reinforcing his hold on the green jersey.
### A Look at the Points Classification
With this win, Milan extended his advantage in the points classification by 61 points, positioning himself 72 points ahead of Tadej Pogacar, last year’s champion. Pogacar, who donned the yellow jersey, completed the stage safely alongside the main peloton, keeping his lead intact in the overall general classification standings, maintaining his four-minute and fifteen-second buffer over closest rival Jonas Vingegaard.
### The Race Results
The race results highlighted a remarkable performance from Milan, clocking a final time of 3 hours, 25 minutes, and 30 seconds. Following him was Jordi Meeus, who finished at the same time as the Italian. Other notable placements included Tobias Lund Andresen from Denmark and Belgian cyclist Arnaud de Lie, securing positions in the top five with respectable finishes.
Here is a full rundown of the Stage 17 results:
1. **Jonathan Milan (ITA / Lidl-Trek)** – 3hrs 25mins 30secs
2. **Jordi Meeus (BEL / Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)** – Same time
3. **Tobias Lund Andresen (DEN / Picnic PostNL)**
4. **Arnaud de Lie (BEL / Lotto)**
5. **Davide Ballerini (ITA / XDS Astana)**
6. **Alberto Dainese (ITA / Tudor)**
7. **Paul Penhoet (FRA / Groupama-FDJ)**
8. **Yevgeniy Fedorov (KAZ / XDS Astana)**
9. **Clement Russo (FRA / Groupama-FDJ)**
10. **Jasper Stuyven (BEL / Lidl-Trek)**
### General Classification Update
After the completion of Stage 17, the general classification saw no significant changes among the top-ranking cyclists. Tadej Pogacar continued to lead with a total time of 61 hours, 50 minutes, and 16 seconds, followed closely by Vingegaard who is now 4 minutes and 15 seconds behind.
Here’s a concise overview of the current top-ranking cyclists in the general classification:
1. **Tadej Pogacar (SLO / UAE Emirates-XRG)** – 61hrs 50mins 16secs
2. **Jonas Vingegaard (DEN / Visma-Lease a Bike)** – +4mins 15secs
3. **Florian Lipowitz (GER / Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)** – +9mins 3secs
4. **Oscar Onley (GBR / Picnic PostNL)** – +11mins 4secs
5. **Primoz Roglic (SLO / Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)** – +11mins 42secs
6. **Kevin Vauquelin (FRA / Arkea-B&B Hotels)** – +13mins 20secs
7. **Felix Gall (AUT / Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale)** – +14mins 50secs
8. **Tobias Johannessen (NOR / Uno-X Mobility)** – +17mins 1sec
9. **Ben Healy (IRE / EF Education-EasyPost)** – +17mins 52secs
10. **Carlos Rodriguez (SPA / Ineos Grenadiers)** – +20mins 45secs
### Conclusion
With just a few stages left in this iconic race, Milan’s performance not only reinforces his status as a sprinter but also sets him up as a significant player in the ongoing battle for the green jersey. As the competition heats up, cycling enthusiasts eagerly anticipate what lies
