Ullrich Retains Yellow Jersey
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PERPIGNAN, France — Jan Ullrich of Germany kept the leader’s yellow jersey as the Tour de France reached the midpoint.
Ullrich finished in the main pack in the 11th stage Wednesday, less than a minute behind the leaders as another controversy marred the closing sprint.
Laurent Desbiens of France was awarded the victory after Ukraine’s Sergei Outschakov interfered with him approaching the finish line. Outschakov finished first but Desbiens immediately raised his hand in protest while crossing the line.
Carlo Finco of Italy was second and Outschakov was placed third.
It was the second time in a week that a rider’s apparent victory was taken away for an irregular sprint.
There is a rest day today in St. Etienne and an important time trial there Friday.
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