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The 42
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Olav Kooij turns on the speed to take Giro sprint, Sam Bennett finishes 11th
DUTCH SPRINTER OLAV Kooij won the dash to the line at Viadana on Thursday after a powerful lead out from teammate Wout Van Aert to take stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia. Casper van Uden and Ben Turner rounded out the podium, as the sprinters took the spotlight from the overall title pretenders. Ireland's Sam Bennett was 11th. He is now 145th overall. 🔻 The final corner was key, and everybody knew it. A stunning leadout, for an even greater sprint. 🔻 L'ultima curva era cruciale, e tutti lo sapevano. Un leadout straordinario, per uno sprint ancora più straordinario . ⏪ The @continentaltire Ultimo Kilometro#GirodItalia — Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 22, 2025 The peloton rolled out of the start in Modena, birthplace of car-maker Enzo Ferrari, in first gear at the start of a stage designed for a showdown finale between pure sprinters. Advertisement The 172km race was decided by the sharp final corner less than 400m from the line as the riders immediately behind Visma's Van Aert on the bend took the top places. 'We were waiting for this one, we couldn't have hoped for better conditions and my team did a fantastic job,' said Kooij. 'We studied that corner.' Mads Pedersen kept the sprint jersey as he finished fourth. Alpecin's Australian speed specialist Kaden Groves, winner of the last pure sprint finish, in Naples in stage six, was fifth. Young French sprinter Paul Magnier lost his chain and was in tears, as sprint opportunities are rare on this hilly 2025 Giro. A minor crash near the finish neutralised the times for the overall standings. Del Toro leads by 33 seconds from his UAE Team Emirates team-mate Juan Ayuso. Bahrain-Victorious rider Antonio Tiberi is in third. Three days of rain are forecast for the rest of this second week with a hilly stage and flat one and a mountain run coming up. The final week of the Giro will be decisive. Stage 16 has five Alpine mountains for the peloton to enjoy. Stage 20 ends with a gruelling ascent of the Colle delle Finestre to the Sestriere ski resort, the moment when the overall winner is likely to emerge. – © AFP 2025
France 24
22-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Kooij turns on the speed to take Giro sprint
Casper van Uden and Ben Turner rounded out the podium, as the sprinters took the spotlight from the overall title pretenders. The peloton rolled out of the start in Modena, birthplace of car-maker Enzo Ferrari, in first gear at the start of a stage designed for a showdown finale between pure sprinters. The 172km race was decided by the sharp final corner less than 400m from the line as the riders immediately behind Visma's Van Aert on the bend took the top places. "We were waiting for this one, we couldn't have hoped for better conditions and my team did a fantastic job," said Kooij. "We studied that corner." Mads Pedersen kept the sprint jersey as he finished fourth. Alpecin's Australian speed specialist Kaden Groves, winner of the last pure sprint finish, in Naples in stage six, was fifth. Young French sprinter Paul Magnier lost his chain and was in tears, as sprint opportunities are rare on this hilly 2025 Giro. Three days of rain are forecast for the rest of this second week with a hilly stage and flat one and a mountain run coming up. The final week of the Giro will be decisive. Stage 16 has five Alpine mountains for the peloton to enjoy. Stage 20 ends with a gruelling ascent of the Colle delle Finestre to the Sestriere ski resort, the moment when the overall winner is likely to emerge.
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Groves triumphs in sprint as Giro stage six neutralised after crash
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 6 - Potenza to Naples - Italy - May 15, 2025 Alpecin - Deceuninck's Kaden Groves in action before crossing the finish line to win stage 6 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 6 - Potenza to Naples - Italy - May 15, 2025 Alpecin - Deceuninck's Kaden Groves celebrates on the podium after winning stage 6 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini NAPLES - Kaden Groves of Alpecin–Deceuninck won the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish on Thursday after the stage was neutralised following a huge crash in wet conditions on the 227 km ride from Potenza to Naples. The longest stage of this year's Giro had only a winner to celebrate as the crash which occurred with about 70 km to go forced organisers to make the decision not to award points, time gaps or bonuses. Groves crossed the finish line a few seconds shy of five hours on the road, ahead of Cofidis rider Milan Fretin. Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step, who had also crashed earlier in the stage, finished third. "It's a big relief. The team always believed in me. It's not been a great start of the season, but then with the injury I missed a lot of racing. I arrived here without a win, so getting the first one for the year is a big relief," Groves said. "These wet roads are quite slippery, knowing the cobbles starting around the two-km mark was super important to be in front. But in the end, we also needed to use some guys early to chase, close the breakaway, they did a super ride. "Once it started raining, I felt quite a bit better actually. I'm quite good in the colder, wetter conditions." The peloton was 47 seconds behind the lead duo of Enzo Paleni and Taco van der Hoorn when several riders in the bunch - including former Giro winners Jai Hindley and Richard Carapaz - crashed on the slippery road. The race was neutralised and the peloton slowed down by the race director before it resumed with nothing on offer apart from a stage win. Hindley, the 2022 Giro winner, was sat by the side of the road and the 29-year-old, clearly in pain, was forced to abandon as he eventually got into an ambulance for treatment. Carapaz, whose jersey had been torn in the fall, rejoined the peloton while Soudal Quick-Step's Josef Cerny had to abandon the race as well. Bahrain Victorious' Rainer Kepplinger was taken to hospital with an injured finger, cuts and bruises while his teammate Max van der Meulen will undergo medical tests later in the day. With teams opting not to take any risks until the finale, they eventually caught up with the lead duo with less than three kilometres to go while Mads Pedersen, who has won three stages, eased up and did not sprint to the finish. However, he retained the race lead, with the Danish rider holding a 17-second advantage over Primoz Roglic. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cycling-Groves triumphs as Giro stage six neutralised after crash
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 6 - Potenza to Naples - Italy - May 15, 2025 Alpecin - Deceuninck's Kaden Groves celebrates winning stage 6 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini NAPLES (Reuters) - Kaden Groves of Alpecin–Deceuninck won the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish on Thursday after the stage was neutralised following a huge crash in wet conditions on the 227 km ride from Potenza to Naples. The longest stage of this year's Giro had only a winner to celebrate as the crash which occurred with about 70 km to go led to organisers making the decision not to award points, time gaps or bonuses. Groves crossed the finish line a few seconds shy of five hours on the road, ahead of Cofidis rider Milan Fretin. Paul Magnier of Soudal-QuickStep, who had also crashed earlier in the stage, finished third. Mads Pedersen, who has won three stages, retained the race lead and the pink jersey. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)
CNA
29-04-2025
- Health
- CNA
Back in the black, one hair wash at a time
You've probably heard the saying: Pluck one grey hair and 10 more will grow in its place. It's an old myth, of course, but that doesn't make spotting your first grey any less significant. While greying is often seen as a sign of ageing, it can also be influenced by genetics, stress, nutritional deficiencies and underlying health conditions like thyroid disorders. Whenever it begins, greying often feels like a shift – and it's natural to want to explore ways to maintain a look that feels true to you. German hair care brand Alpecin, known for its caffeine-based formulations, has introduced a fuss-free way for men to manage greying hair. Infused with a male-oriented fragrance, Alpecin Grey Attack Caffeine and Colour Shampoo uses a re-pigmentation formula to restore dark tones, delivering a refreshed, natural finish. According to studies* conducted by the brand, it can visibly reduce grey hair in two to four weeks. While hair dyes remain a popular option for covering greys, they typically demand more time, preparation or salon visits. Alpecin Grey Attack Caffeine and Colour Shampoo, on the other hand, offers a low-effort solution that fits seamlessly into your daily shower routine. Dr Erik Schulze zur Wiesche, head of research and development at Alpecin, shared that the shampoo's active ingredient – 5,6-dihydoxyindole (DHI) – mimics the body's natural hair pigmentation process. '5,6-DHI is a precursor of our natural hair pigment, eumelanin,' Dr Schulze zur Wiesche explained. 'When the shampoo is applied, this precursor penetrates the hair shaft and when exposed to oxygen, forms large dye chains similar to black eumelanin. Simply put, it reacts with oxygen to produce the colour pigment.' With regular use, these dye chains accumulate over time, allowing the shampoo to gradually build long-lasting hair colour. For best results, use Alpecin Grey Attack Caffeine and Colour Shampoo daily until your preferred colour is achieved. With each wash, leave the shampoo in your hair for two to five minutes before rinsing it out. Repeat for two to four weeks. Individuals with thicker hair may require a longer period of consistent use. Be sure to keep the lid tightly closed to maintain the shampoo's effectiveness and use it within three months of opening. To promote stronger, more resilient hair, Alpecin Grey Attack Caffeine and Colour Shampoo contains the brand's signature caffeine complex – a blend of caffeine, zinc and niacin that research has shown to help fortify strands. Caffeine may help reduce hair loss by stimulating follicle activity, while zinc and niacin are associated with hair repair and resilience. Together, these ingredients provide a targeted boost for fuller-looking hair. In addition to its strengthening benefits, Alpecin Grey Attack Caffeine and Colour Shampoo gives users the freedom to personalise their hair colour with ease. Dr Schulze zur Wiesche noted that results can be adjusted by varying the shampoo's exposure time and frequency of use. 'Hair becomes darker without harsh chemicals like ammonia or hydrogen peroxide, and skips the complexity of traditional permanent dyes,' he said. With consistent use, consumers can have healthier hair with natural-looking colour – all on their own terms.
