Kristoff strikes again, Cancellera retains lead

Norway`s in-form Alexander Kristoff, who picked up three stages last week in Qatar, came out on top in a sprint finish to Thursday`s Tour of Oman third stage.

The Katusha rider was followed home by Italian duo Andrea Guardini and Matteo Pelucchi at the end of the 158.5km ride around Al Mussanah Sports City.

Switzerland`s Fabian Cancellara retained the lead in the overall standings, 4sec clear of Spain`s Alejandro Valverde and 5sec up on Austria`s Patrick Konrad.