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By Gregor Brown published 24 July 2009

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Vincenco Nibali (Liquigas) talks to the press after finishing his time trial. — Vincenco Nibali (Liquigas) talks to the press after finishing his time trial. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali held his seventh place overall yesterday in the Tour de France after the 40.5-kilometre time trial around Annecy.

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