Merckx impressed with Boasson Hagen

Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Sky) took the overall lead.

Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Sky) took the overall lead. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Eddy Merckx was one of the first to congratulate Edvald Boasson after he won stage three at the Tour of Oman on Tuesday and extended his overall lead to ten seconds.

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