McEwan wins Giro d’Italia stage

AUSTRALIA’S Robbie McEwen claimed his third victory in this year’s Giro d’Italia as he won a group sprint in the 10th stage yesterday.

McEwen came from behind in the last 100m to edge out Alessandro Petacchi.

Stuart O’Grady took third place and veteran Erik Zabel was fourth after a thrilling finish involving the top sprinters in the world.

Danilo Di Luca retained the overall leader’s pink jersey, nine seconds ahead of fellow-Italian Ivan Basso. The 11th stage on Thursday is the first to feature big mountains and the 150km course finishes with a climb to Zoldo Alto in the Dolomites.