Friday, July 3, 2009

Boonen handed late Tour reprieve

Boonen was banned from last year's Tour de France
Boonen is expected to rival Mark Cavendish for the green jersey

Belgian rider Tom Boonen has been allowed to enter this year's Tour de France by a French arbitration court.

Organisers had banned Boonen after he tested positive for cocaine for the second time of his career in April.

The 28-year-old's Quick Step team vowed to use "all legal means" to appeal against the suspension.

Boonen is expected to be a main rival to Britain's Mark Cavendish for the best sprinter's green jersey when the race starts on Saturday in Monaco.

More to follow.

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