Leipheimer and Evans close in on Contador

American Levi Leipheimer won stage 19 of the Tour de France today to set up a thrilling finish to the race.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2007 - 18:00

American Levi Leipheimer won stage 19 of the Tour de France today to set up a thrilling finish to the race.

Leipheimer was the quickest rider in the 55.5-kilometre time trial between Cognac and Angouleme, the Discovery Channel team rider clocking up a time of one hour, two minutes and 44 seconds.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Luke Littler sends mind games warning as World Darts Championship defence begins

Even at 60%, Daniel Wiffen is champion material

123.ie National Cross Country Championships

'We are definitely getting there' - Fiona Everard believes Ireland's women running is improving

Courts cycling Tour de France Place: Cognac Person: Leipheimer Person: Evans Person: Contador Person: Levi Leipheimer Person: Angouleme Person: Cadel Evans Person: Alberto Contador Person: Spaniard Event: Tour de France Organisation: Discovery Channel

<p>West Cork racer Michael Keohane testing the McLaren in Donington Park last week. Picture: Jakob Ebrey Photography.</p>

'Once a racer, always a racer' - Michael Keohane returns to the track after 20-year hiatus

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

Leipheimer and Evans close in on Contador

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

'Once a racer, always a racer' - Michael Keohane returns to the track after 20-year hiatus

Sport

Latest

Sport

Sport

Most Read