Alexander Kristoff
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Tour of Flanders: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour of Flanders is one of cycling's 5 Monuments. It is of huge importance to Belgian riders, teams, sponsors and of course the massive crowds of Flemish cycling fanatics that line the route each year. Therefore, no surprise that Flemish…
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In Flanders Fields: Winners and records
Door Martijn Ophorst Since 1934, In Flanders Fields has been one of the Flemish classics, although it was known as Gent-Wevelgem until 2026. The route is peppered with several short cobbled climbs and features a number of unpaved roads. Winds often play a crucial role…
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Milan - San Remo: Winners and records
Door Harmen Lustig For years, Milan-San Remo was viewed as a chance for the sprinters to win a Monument. However, in recent years, the race has evolved, attracting a broader range of contenders. Take a look at the records and recent winners in La Primavera.
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Ruta del Sol 2025: Kristoff wins from decimated peloton
Door Harmen Lustig After the climbing battles of the opening days, the Ruta del Sol serves up a rolling stage in the 3rd stage. Alexander Kristoff seizes the opportunity, winning the sprint from a reduced peloton, while Pavel Sivakov retains the overall lead.
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Tour de France 2020: Kristoff sprints to yellow
Door Harmen Lustig Alexander Kristoff storms to the yellow jersey at the end of a tumultuous and wet race. Mads Pedersen and Cees Bol finish in second and third.
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Gent - Wevelgem 2019: Power sprint brings Kristoff Classics win
Door Harmen Lustig Strong winds, cobbles, dirt roads, short and sharp climbs - Gent Wevelgem 2019 is exciting from the start. Following 251,5 kilometres of tense and exciting racing Alexander Kristoff powers to victory.
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Tour de France 2018 Stage 21: Champs-Élysées victory for Kristoff, Thomas pockets overall
Door Martijn Ophorst The Tour de France's final stage is a traditional. Following a photo and champagne session on the bike the race boils down to eight fast laps on the Champs-Élysées. Alexander Kristoff sprints to victory ahead of John Degenkolb and Arnaud…
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Abu Dhabi Tour 2018: Kristoff wins 1st stage and takes lead
Door Martijn Ophorst It's sprinters alert in the 1st stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour. At almost 190 kilometres, the route is pan-flat. With a slight headwind Alexander Kristoff outsprints Andrea Guardini and Caleb Ean on the line.
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Tour of Oman 2016: Kristoff wins stage 6, Nibali takes GC
Door Martijn Ophorst At 130.5 kilometres, stage 6 in Tour of Oman is tailor made for sprinters with a finish at Matrah Corniche in Muscat. Alexander Kristoff is up for it and the Norwegian powers to his second stage win in Oman, while Vincenzo Nibali takes the overall.
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Tour of Oman 2016: Kristoff sprints to victory in stage 3
Door Martijn Ophorst At 175.5 kilometres, the 3rd stage of the Tour of Oman leads from one coastal place to another. As expected the race boils down to a bunch sprint with Alexander Kristoff outpowering Moreno Hofland. That other Norwegian, Edvald Boasson Hagen,…
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Tour of Qatar 2016: Kristoff stage 5, Cav overall in Qatar
Door Martijn Ophorst At 114 kilometres, stage 5 in the 2016 Tour of Qatar leads to Doha for an inevitable bunch sprint. Once again it's a clash of giants with Kristoff outsprinting Cavendish by a millimetre. Still, Cav will be the happiest guy as he takes the overall.
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Tour of Qatar 2016: Kristoff wins stage 4, Cav once again leader
Door Martijn Ophorst At 189 kilometres, stage 4 in the Tour of Qatar leads to Madinat Al Shamal. Shortly after a brilliant move by BMC in the finale leader Boasson Hagen punctures. He can't make it back to the pack. Kristoff powers to the win with Van Avermaet second…
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Tour of Qatar 2016: Kristoff outsprints Cav in stage 2 by millimetre
Door Martijn Ophorst At 135 kilometres, stage 2 of the Tour of Qatar features sections of the road race of the upcoming Cycling World Championships in Doha. The race explodes in a bunch sprint at the long closing straight with Kristoff outsprinting Cavendish by…
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Tour de Suisse 2015 Stage 7: Kristoff bests Sagan by centimetres
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 7 brings a 164.4 kilometres hilly ride with an uphill finish. Escapees Kwiatkowski is caught in the last kilometre and then Kristoff sprints to victory, besting Sagan by the tiniest margin. Thomas and Dumoulin take 5 seconds from leader Pinot.
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Tour of Flanders 2015: Kristoff outpowers Terpstra in thrilling finale
Door Martijn Ophorst The battle in the Tour of Flanders lasts 264.2 kilometers and the riders face 19 short and steep climbs. Terpstra attacks at Kruisberg, with three climbs to go, and the Dutchman is accompanied by Kristoff. The duo races to a half a minute gain,…
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Paris-Nice 2015: Kristoff outsprints pack, Kwiatkowski still in lead
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 1 in Paris-Nice 2015 should be for the sprinters, and it is. After 196.5 kilometres in the saddle Alexander Kristoff shows his brilliant form once more and outsprints each and everyone. Michal Kwiatkowski is still in the overall lead.
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Tour of Oman 2015: Kristoff outsprints Guardini in stage 3
Door Martijn Ophorst The Al Mussanah-Ak Mussanah stage is 158 flat kilometres long. Just like everyday Belgium Van Meirhaeghe is in the break, he is accompanied by his compatriot Van Hecke and Italian Tonelli. With 16 km's left the pack is back together again and it…
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Tour of Qatar 2015: Stage 5 - Kristoff takes third
Door Martijn Ophorst Crosswinds once again! Straight from the start the pack is torn apart and the pace is high. Eventually it's business as usual for Kristoff when the Norwegian takes his third, outsprinting Sagan on the line. Niki Terpstra is GC leader.
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Tour of Qatar 2015: Stage 4 - Kristoff outsprints Sagan
Door Martijn Ophorst In the 165 kilometres stage to Messaieed three ecapees spice up the race. With 20 kilometres left they are reeled in and the pack gets ready for a bunch sprint. Alexander Kristoff outsprints Peter Sagan and takes his second stage in Qatar. Niki…
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Tour of Qatar 2015: Alexander Kristoff, Master of the Crosswinds in stage 2
Door Martijn Ophorst Echelons! Straight from the start Etixx makes good use of the crosswinds and tears the pack apart. When the pace drops after 50 km’s Greg Van Avermat attacks, but he and his fellow-escapees are reeled in after Etixx sends the pack flying once…
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Tour de France 2014: Kristoff victor, escapees caught on the line
Door Harmen Lustig Sunday July 20th, 2014 - No real obstacles in the 222 kilometres between Tallard and Nîmes. Looks like the 15th stage will bring a bunch sprint and so it does. Escapees Elmiger and Bauer are caught on the line and powersprinter Kristoff takes the win.
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Tour de France 2014: Alexander Kristoff powers to victory
Door Harmen Lustig Thursday July 17th, 2014 – The hills between Bourg-en-Bresse and Saint-Etienne offer opportunities to escapees, but sprinters are not without chances either. Dutch champion Sebastian Langeveld opens fire and a break of five is underway for most…
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Milan - San Remo 2014: Results - Kristoff sprints to victory!
Door Martijn Ophorst Alexander Kristoff won the 105th edition of Milan-Sanremo, out-sprinting Fabian Cancellara and Ben Swift from a 20 man group.
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Tour of Oman 2014 Results 2nd stage: Kristoff takes sprint
Door Martijn Ophorst Another flat stage, another sprint finish. After 139 kilometres of racing, Alexander Kristoff proved fastest taking stage 2 of this year's Tour of Oman.