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Sven Nys wins the World Cup in Igorre

American Jonathan Page is 13th.

Published: Dec. 7, 2008

Belgian Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) won Sunday's UCI World Cup in Igorre, Spain, retaining his overall lead in the World Cup series after five events. Countrymen Erwin Vervecken, Bart Wellons and Kevin Paulwels finished behind Nys. American Jonathan Page was 13th.

Top Ten
1. Sven Nys in 1:06:36
2. Klas Vantornout (BEL) at 15.
3. Erwin Vervecken (BEL) at 27.
4. Bart Wellens (BEL) at 35.
5. Kevin Pauwels (BEL) at 1:09.
6. Zdenek Stybar (CZE) at 1:36.
7. Thijs Al (NED) at 1:39.
8. Francis Mourey (FRA) at 2:11.
9. Gerben de Knegt (NED) at 2:20.
10. Sven Vanthourenhout (BEL) at 2:20.

World Cup after five events:
1. Sven Nys (BEL/Landbouwkrediet) 355 pts
2. Bart Wellens (BEL) 279
3. Zdenek Stybar (CZE) 273
4. Kevin Pauwels (BEL) 273
5. Klas Vantornout (BEL) 243