Costa wins Tour de France 16th stage

GAP, France (Reuters) - Rui Costa of Portugal won the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling classic on Tuesday, a 168-km ride from Vaison-la-Romaine.

Movistar rider Costa of Portugal celebrates with the winner's trophy on the podium after the ninth and final stage of the Tour de Suisse cycling race in Soerenberg

Movistar rider Costa of Portugal celebrates with the winner's trophy on the podium after the ninth and final stage of the Tour de Suisse cycling race in Soerenberg





Christophe Riblon of France was second and his compatriot Arnold Jeannesson finished third.

Briton Chris Froome held on to the race leader's yellow jersey.

(Writing by Clare Fallon)


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