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Britain’s Tom Pidcock was pipped on the line as France’s Anthony Turgis won the ninth stage of the Tour de France.
Pidcock, of Ineos Grenadiers, was narrowly beaten in a final sprint for the line at the end of a frantic 199km stage in Troyes, which included several gravel sections.
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar retained the leader’s yellow jersey following several attacks between contenders for overall victory.
Pogacar, of UAE-Team Emirates, leads Remco Evenepoel of Soudal-Quick Step by 33 seconds overall, with defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike in third, one minute 15 seconds further back.
More to follow.
