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UK's Wiggins Wins Tour de France

Becomes first Briton to win the storied race

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 22, 2012 10:39 AM CDT

(AP) – Bradley Wiggins has become the first Briton to win the Tour de France by safely protecting the yellow jersey during today's final processional ride into Paris—and even helping Sky teammate Mark Cavendish earn his fourth straight sprint victory on the Champs-Elysees. Wiggins secured his win with a dominating performance in yesterday's final time trial to extend his already commanding lead. Fellow Briton and Sky teammate Christopher Froome finished second, 3 minutes, 21 seconds behind overall.

Vincenzo Nibali of Italy finished third, 6:19 off the pace. The last time two riders from the same nation finished first and second in the Tour was in 1984, when Frenchman Laurent Fignon defeated Bernard Hinault.

Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage in Chartres, France, Saturday, July 21, 2012.
Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage in Chartres, France, Saturday, July 21, 2012.   (Laurent Rebours)
Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey is followed by teammate Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan, Sunday, July 22, 2012.
Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey is followed by teammate Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan, Sunday, July 22, 2012.   (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey cycles past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, Sunday, July 22, 2012.
Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey cycles past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, Sunday, July 22, 2012.   (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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DeafDrudge
Jul 22, 2012 7:37 PM CDT
The Tour de France is a JOKE. All of these riders are doped up. So...this is a fraud.
summerfairy
Jul 22, 2012 10:45 AM CDT
the french are getting seriously tired of losing at this.  Look for doping charges to be filed. 
finkster
Jul 22, 2012 10:45 AM CDT
"Bradley Wiggins has become the first Briton to win the Tour de France" And now the French will investigate him for the next ten years trying to label him a PED and HGH user. If you're not French....you can't possibly win without cheating

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