In the final kilometer of stage 17 of the Tour de France, a crash prevented Tim Merlier from competing in the sprint finish against Jonathan Milan. Biniam Girmay crashed near 70km/h but continued to the finish despite apparent pain. Race leaders Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were also delayed but received the same time as Milan. Merlier expressed regret over missing a chance for victory, stating he made a mistake in positioning, resulting in disappointment as he realized it was his last opportunity to sprint effectively.
Tim Merlier expressed disappointment after a crash in the final kilometer of stage 17, stating, "I'm disappointed about today because it was for me the last opportunity." Merlier managed to avoid crashing but lost positions, ultimately unable to compete against Jonathan Milan in the sprint finish.
Biniam Girmay crashed at high speed, showing resilience afterward: "I felt quite OK but I've only been able to do my sprint twice and that's a shame." He highlighted the missed opportunities for sprints.
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