By Daily Sports on September 6, 2017
Britain's Chris Froome extended his overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana with victory in stage 16's time trial.The 32-year-old Team Sky rider was untouchable as he completed the 40.2km course in 47 minutes.
Vincenzo Nibali began the day one minute and one second behind Froome but was 57 seconds slower, despite a strong performance to finish third.
Froome now leads the Italian by one minute and 58 seconds, as Wilco Kelderman moved up to third overall.
The Dutch Team Sunweb rider finished second on Tuesday's run from Circuito de Navarra to Logrono, 29 seconds slower than Froome.
Alberto Contador, who is set to retire after the race, rose to the occasion with a combative time of 47 minutes 59 seconds to finish fifth, just behind Ilnur Zakarin.
•Photo shows Chris Froome.
Source Daily Sports
Posted September 6, 2017
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