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Article: CYCLING: McEwen wins but Lance has the jersey.(Sport)
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
- Article date:
- July 7, 2005
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Byline: BY TOM ROSS
ROBBIE McEWEN of Australia won yesterday's fifth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish.
McEwen, riding for the Davitamon-Lotto team, timed his sprint to perfection to pip Tom Boonen on the line, denying the Belgian what would have been his third stage win of the 2005 Tour.
Boonen had to settle for second while third place went to Norway's Thor Hushovd after a 183km ride from Chambord to Montargis.
Lance Armstrong of the United States retained the race leader's yellow jersey.
Armstrong has a 55second lead over fellow American George Hincapie after finishing in the pack.
The Texan, ...