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Mark Cavendish regained the green jersey with another blistering sprint finish to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France in Saint Fargeau on Wednesday. It was the fourth stage victory of this year’s race for the Team Columbia High Road star, matching his achievement on last year’s Tour. It also draws his level with Barry Hoban for the all-time record of eight wins by a British cyclist.
Leading cyclist Davide Rebellin tested positive for doping at the Beijing Games, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) told CNN on Wednesday. Rebellin, who won silver in the road race in China, has been suspended from all competition, a spokesman said. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed on Tuesday that six athletes had given positive results as samples taken at the Beijing Games were re-tested for a more advanced strain of the blood-boosting hormone CERA.