Quintana wins Basque Tour fourth stage

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Published Apr 4, 2013

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EIBAR, Spain – Nairo Quintana of Colombia won the fourth stage of the Tour of Basque Country on Thursday, edging out overall leader Sergio Henao in the final sprint.

Quintana finished the 151.6-kilometer (94.2-mile) ride from Trapagaran to Eibar in 3 hours, 58 minutes, 52 seconds. The Movistar rider shaved two seconds off his fellow Colombian's lead to remain in second place, six seconds off the pace.

Australian cyclist Richie Porte and two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador finished in the same pack as Henao. Both are 10 seconds behind, as is Simon Spilak of Slovenia.

Riders face the next-to-last stage on Friday, a 166-kilometer (103-mile) leg with 10 summits to cross between Eibar and Beasain.

Sapa-AP

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