Estonian wins sprint finish in first Tour stage

Estonian Jaan Kirsipuu won the first stage of the Tour de France today, edging out Robbie McEwen and Thor Hushovd in a thrilling sprint finish.

Estonian wins sprint finish in first Tour stage

Estonian Jaan Kirsipuu won the first stage of the Tour de France today, edging out Robbie McEwen and Thor Hushovd in a thrilling sprint finish.

Kirsipuu, who rides for AG2R Prevoyance, held his nerve in the final stages to take the 202.5-kilometre stage from Liege to Charleroi in Belgium.

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