CORRECTED-Cycling-Ewan claims second stage win as Thomas takes minor tumble
ByReuters
Published 23/07/2019 at 16:29 GMT
(Corrects day in intro)
NIMES, France, July 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Caleb Ewan claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he prevailed in a bunch sprint at the end of the 16th stage, a 177-km ride around Nimes on Tuesday.
The Lotto Soudal rider beat Italian Elia Viviani and Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen, who took second and third place, respectively.
Defending champion Geraint Thomas took yet another tumble but escaped unhurt to stay 1:35 behind the overall leader, Julian Alaphilippe of France.
Dane Jakob Fuglsang, who started the day ninth overall, crashed 28.5 km from the finish and abandoned the race. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Alison Williams)
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