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Kristoff wins Tour of Oman 2nd stage

MUSCAT — Norway’s Alexander Kristoff won the Tour of Oman second stage yesterday, with Leigh Howard taking possession of the leader’s red jersey. Kristoff, riding for the Katusha team, beat Australia’s Howard in a sprint finish to the 139-kilometre ride from Al Bustan and Qurayat. Howard, who was placed second after Tuesday’s opening stage, replaces German Andre Greipel at the top of the overall standings. The race continues today with the third stage between Muscat and Al Bustan. Results of the second stage: 1 Alexander Kristoff (NOR/Katusha) 3hr 12min 01sec, 2 Leigh Howard (AUS); 3 Tom Boonen (BEL); 4 Robert Forster (GER); 5 Nacer Bouhanni (FRA); 6. Nicola Ruffoni (ITA); 7 Pieter Vanspeybroeck (BEL); 8 Marcus Burghardt (GER); 9 Matteo Trentin (ITA); 10. Sam Bennett (IRL) ; 25 Andre Greipel (GER). Overall standings: 1 Leigh Howard (AUS/Orica) 7hr 15min 20sec, 2 Alexander Kristoff (NRD) at 2sec; 3 Andre Greipel (GER) 2; 4 Preben Van Hecke (GER) 2; 5 Tom Boonen (BEL) 8; 6 Nicola Ruffoni (ITA) 8; 7 Paolo Colonna (ITA) 8; 8 Nicola Boem (ITA) 9; 9 Tony Gallopin (FRA) 11; 10 Stijn Devolder (BEL) 11.

Wednesday 19th, February 2014 / 22:57 Written by Oman Observer 

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