Mark Cavendish claims record Tour win
Mark Cavendish produced a trademark stunning sprint finish to clinch his fifth stage win of the 2009 Tour and a British record ninth in total.
The Manxman overtook Barry Hoban’s record, adding his fifth win to the four victories he claimed last year.
Norway’s Thor Hushovd could not match Mark Cavendish’s surge to the line but came in second to keep the green jersey.
A split in the peloton saw Britain’s podium hopeful Bradley Wiggins lose four seconds to rival Lance Armstrong.
Lance Armstrong came home 12th, only two places in front of Wiggins, but with a big enough gap to be given a separate time.
The seven-time champion, who lies third in the general classification, is now 15 seconds ahead of fourth-placed Wiggins.
Spain’s Alberto Contador retained the leader’s yellow jersey after finishing the 178km stage from Bourgoin Jallieu to Aubenas in the same group as Wiggins and second-placed Andy Schleck.
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/8167610.stm
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