Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert wins the penultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia

Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert won the penultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia as Russia’s Denis Menchov held on to the overall leader’s pink jersey.

The Belgium cyclist earned victory ahead of France’s Thomas Voeckler and Stefano Garzelli of Italy after a two-way sprint following a late breakaway.

Gilbert clocked four hours, 30 minutes and seven seconds over the 203 kilometre leg from Naples to Anagni.

The Giro d’Italia ends on Sunday 31 May 2009 with a 14.4 km individual time trial in Rome.

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