Tour de France: Tim Merlier claims back-to-back victories on stage 8 with furious sprint into Bergerac

Tim Merlier claimed back-to-back stage victories at the Tour de France by winning Stage 8 with a powerful sprint finish into Bergerac. Biniam Girmay came in second and Olav Kooij third, while breakaway rider Liam Slock was caught in the final approach to the finish line. The result gives Merlier consecutive stage wins at this year's race.