Sam Bennett: Irish sporting public unites in praise for Tour de France stage winner

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Ireland's Sam Bennett celebrates on the podium after winning stage 10 of the Tour de France. Picture: AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Sam Bennett created history yesterday by becoming just the sixth Irishman to claim a Tour de France stage win.

More importantly for the Carrick-on-Suir rider was that he regained the Green Jersey for being the top sprinter in the race.