Bennati wins stage 17

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The Lampre team sprinter cruised over the finishing line after an extensive game of cat-and-mouse with trio Jens Voigt, Martin Elmiger and Markus Fothen, who were part of a decisive breakaway just 13 kilometres into the race.

Those four riders had featured in an eight-man breakaway and then pulled clear of their fellow escapees.

No-one wore the coveted yellow jersey during stage 17 due to Michael Rasmussen's exclusion from the Tour by his Rabobank team.

Spain's Alberto Contador was presented with the leader's jersey after Thursday's stage as he maintained his one minute and 53 seconds lead over Australia's Cadel Evans with just three days remaining.