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Tour of Turkey: Jasper Philipsen wins opening stage sprint in Antalya

Philipsen outsprints Kooij to win Elfstedenrace after echelon battle


Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the opening sprint stage at the 2023 Tour of Turkey, outkicking Gleb Syritsa (Astana Qazaqstan) to the line in Antalya after a solid leadout from Ramon Sinkeldam.

Alpecin-Deceuninck stayed off the front for much of the straight run-in, staying behind Bora-Hansgrohe until the 2.5km to go point where they began to show themselves and take control alongside Astana Qazaqstan.

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