Ukraine's Honchar claims yellow jersey

Ukrainian Serhiy Honchar moved into the overall lead in the Tour de France with an astounding performance in the individual time trial from Saint-Gregoire to Rennes.

Ukrainian Serhiy Honchar moved into the overall lead in the Tour de France with an astounding performance in the individual time trial from Saint-Gregoire to Rennes.

The 36-year-old won the 52km seventh stage by a full minute from Floyd Landis, with Sebastian Lang third.

Previous yellow jersey holder Tom Boonen trailed in 41st in the stage, almost four minutes behind Honchar’s electrifying time.

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