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.

Sun, 04 Jul, 2004 - 19:04

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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