McEwen snatches fifth stage

Robbie McEwen of Australia won today’s fifth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish.

McEwen snatches fifth stage

Robbie McEwen of Australia won today’s fifth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish.

McEwen, riding for the Davitamon-Lotto team, timed his sprint to perfection to pip Tom Boonen on the line, denying the Belgian what would have been his third stage win of the 2005 Tour.

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