Spain's Alberto Contador stood toe-to-toe with the Schleck brothers on the final day in the Alps to strengthen his grip on the Tour de France's yellow jersey today.

DARIO FRIGO may have been the happiest man in Cluses last night after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero also had reason to smile.

Dario Frigo may be the happiest man in Cluses on Thursday after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero will not be far behind.