Team MTN Qhubeka’s Edvald Boasson Hagen sprinted to an impressive fifth place finish in stage four of the Tour de France, which took place from Seraing to Cambrai today.
Team MTN Qhubeka’s Edvald Boasson Hagen claimed fifth place on day four of the 2015 Tour de France today. Photo: Gruber Images
Boasson Hagen was part of the 35 strongest riders who would compete for the win after overcoming the seven cobble sectors covering 13.3km of the stage.
The Norwegian’s team mates put in a strong showing early on to ensure that he entered the first pivotal sector in prime position with 46km to the finish.
Boasson Hagen attacked by opening a small bunch sprint, which included Giant-Alpecin’s John Degenkolb, Tinkoff-Saxo’s Peter Sagan and BMC Racing’s Greg van Avermaet, with 350m to go.
Germany’s Tony Martin riding for Team Etixx-Quick-Step won the 223.5km stage today to take the yellow from Team Sky’s Chris Froome.
Top 10 stage four results:
1. Tony Martin (Ger) Etixx-Quick-Step 5:28:58
2. John Degenkolb (Ger) Team Giant-Alpecin +03
3. Peter Sagan (Svk) Tinkoff-Saxo +03
4. Greg Van Avermaet (Bel) BMC Racing Team +03
5. Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team MTN Qhubeka +03
6. Nacer Bouhanni (Fra) Cofidis, Solutions Credits +03
7. Jacopo Guarnieri (Ita) Team Katusha +03
8. Tony Gallopin (Fra) Lotto Soudal +03
9. Zdenek Stybar (Cze) Etixx-Quick-Step +03
10. Bryan Coquard (Fra) Team Europcar +03
Top 10 overall results after stage four:
1. Tony Martin (Ger) Etixx-Quick-Step 12:40:26
2. Christopher Froome (GBr) Team Sky +12
3. Tejay Van Garderen (USA) BMC Racing Team +25
4. Tony Gallopin (Fra) Lotto Soudal +38
5. Peter Sagan (Svk) Tinkoff-Saxo +39
6. Greg Van Avermaet (Bel) BMC Racing Team +40
7. Rigoberto Uran (Col) Etixx-Quick-Step +46
8. Alberto Contador (Spa) Tinkoff-Saxo +48
9. Geraint Thomas (GBr) Team Sky +01:15
10. Zdenek Stybar (Cze) Etixx-Quick-Step +01:16
Selected:
33. Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team MTN Qhubeka +07:39
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