Kooij claims record-equalling fourth Tour of Britain stage victory

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Olav Kooij has claimed his fourth Tour of Britain stage victory following success in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, on Wednesday September 6.

The 21-year-old Dutchman, who rides for the Dutch side Jumbo-Visma, has now won all four stages of the Tour of Britain – with four more stages remaining.

Kooij’s win saw him equal Edvald Boasson Hagen’s record of four-consecutive Tour of Britain stage victories.

Casper van Uden, of Team dsm-firmenich, finished second while Ethan Vernon, of the Great Britain team, placed third.

Kooij said: “We’re just going day by day and it’s been amazing so far. The hat-trick was already special and now four out of four is amazing.

“I’m really happy with what we’ve done so far and I hope to keep it going.”

Kooij praised his Jumbo-Visma teammates and said: “The guys in front of me are strong enough to move through the wind and move up if it’s necessary.

“It’s never really smooth to get through the last few hundred metres, so sometimes you need to stay calm and know when it’s your time to move up. If we stay together, it’s a big advantage.”

The tour returns for stage five on Thursday September 7, which takes place in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

The eighth and final stage, on Sunday September 10, sees the cyclists start at Margam Park, near Port Talbot, before finishing in front of Caerphilly Castle.

Visit the Tour of Britain’s website for full results and standings.