Gutsy Sam Bennett keeps on fighting

It is not where he wanted to be, but Sam Bennett is in line to add his name to an unusual roll of honour at the Tour de France.

On the second rest day in Berne, the Irish sprinter sits 183rd and bottom of the general classification after 16 stages, carrying the metaphorical ‘lanterne rouge’ as the last man in the Tour de France.

It is a position with an odd history. There is a certain distinction to finishing last in the Tour, and for many years riders low in the standings would fight over last place in the hope of profiting from the publicity.