(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 6 - Belgian Tim Merlier (Soudal
Quick-Step) sprinted to victory on the third stage of the Giro
d'Italia, the 166-kilometre Novara-Fossano (Cuneo), while
two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia, (Uae),
author of an attacking action in the final part of the stage
together with ex Tour champ Geraint Thomas of Wales, remained in
the pink jersey. (ANSA).