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Olav Kooij Wins Sparkassen Münsterland Giro for the Second Time
Dutch rider Olav Kooij secured his second career victory at the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro after winning a chaotic bunch sprint in Münster. He crossed the line ahead of Jordi Meeus and Frits Biesterbos.
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Olav Kooij of Decathlon CMA CGM claimed victory at the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro for the second time in his career after emerging fastest from a hectic sprint finish in Münster.
The 24-year-old Dutch rider navigated through a chaotic final stretch to cross the line first on German Unity Day. His leadout teammate Cees Bol set a fast pace, allowing Kooij to overtake rival sprinters and secure a clear path to the finish line.
Kooij finished ahead of second-place Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), while Frits Biesterbos (Picnic PostNL) took third place in Münster.
Cycling · Cycling News · Published 22:54 · 03 Oct 2026
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