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Bradley Wiggins defends yellow jersey

Wiggins defends yellow jersey
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Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins retains the yellow jersey following stage 10 of the Tour de France.

Bradley Wiggins has moved a step closer to winning the Tour de France for the first time by retaining the yellow jersey for a third day in succession.

The Team Sky rider finished three minutes and 16 seconds behind stage 10 winner Thomas Voeckler, which has handed him a one minute and 53 seconds advantage over second-placed Cadel Evans in the overall standings.

Wiggins will tomorrow become the first Briton to wear the maillot jaune for four days in one Tour.

Thursday's stage is a 148km race between Albertville and La Toussuire.

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