Vantornout extends with Sunweb

Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb)

Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb) (Image credit: Daniel Simms)

Klaas Vantornout, the winner of the Superprestige race in Gieten, extended his current contract with Sunweb - ProJob team for two seasons, until December 31, 2011. The Belgian came to the team from the Fidea squad last season, and has quickly risen to through the ranks. He is not fourth in the UCI standings behind Sven Nys, Bart Wellens and Niels Albert.

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