Boonen sprints to third Paris-Nice stage win

RASTEAU, France (Reuters) – Belgian Tom Boonen sprinted to
his third stage victory in four days in the Paris-Nice cycle
race on Thursday.

Boonen outshone Australia’s Allan Davis who finished second
behind the world champion for the third time in the race.

Italy’s Danilo Napolitano came in third after the 193-km
ride from St Etienne.

American Floyd Landis, who went top of the overall
standings when he came second on Wednesday, finished with the
pack to retain the yellow jersey.