Schleck holds off Armstrong to win

Frank Schleck clinched overall victory ahead of Lance Armstrong on the final day of the Tour de Suisse.

Frank Schleck clinched overall victory ahead of Lance Armstrong on the final day of the Tour de Suisse.

Germany’s Tony Martin (HTC-Columbia) won today’s final 26.9-kilometres time-trial ahead of Fabian Cancellara (Team Saxo Bank), but Luxembourg’s Schleck (Team Saxo Bank) prevailed overall after overnight leader Robert Gesink (Rabobank) of Holland conceded the lead and finished fifth overall.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited