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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Zabel Wins Third Tour Stage

Compiled From Wire Services

Germany’s Erik Zabel edged sprint specialist Mario Cipollini to win the third Tour de France stage victory of his cycling career at the 195-kilometer third stage.

France’s Frederic Moncassin took the overall lead by earning an 8-second time bonus for his third-place finish, moving ahead of Alex Zulle at 7 seconds back, and Evgeny Berzin, 10 seconds back.

Five-time defending champion Miguel Indurain is in sixth place, 19 seconds back, within easy striking distance.