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Greipel takes lead after winning Vuelta stage

German Andre Greipel won stage five of the Tour of Spain from Tarragona to Vinaros to claim the overall race lead.

Madrid: German Andre Greipel won stage five of the Tour of Spain from Tarragona to Vinaros to claim the overall race lead.
Second behind the Columbia-HTC rider in the bunch sprint was Belgian Tom Boonen, with Italian Daniele Bennati third. Already the winner of stage four, a 20 seconds time bonus for Greipel`s second victory in the race propelled him into the overall lead.The Tour finishes in Madrid on Sept. 20. Bureau Report