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Cycle: Aust rivals to fight it out for green jersey

By Valkerie Mangnall

SAINT-MAIXENT-LECOLE, France, July 25 AAP - As Paris beckons, a pattern is emerging in the battle for one of cycling's highest prizes - the Tour de France green jersey.

In the past two years, the winner of the prestigious sprint points competition has been decided on the Champs Elysees.

This year will be no exception but, instead of one, both protagonists will be Australians.

Defending champion Robbie McEwen upped the ante on Friday, when he twice held off rival Australian sprinter Baden Cooke to wrest back the green jersey on the 203km 18th stage from Bordeaux to the town of ...

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