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Gallery: Kristoff sprints to lead in Oman opener

Alexander Kristoff sprints to victory in the first stage of Tour of Oman, while Tom Boonen crashes in the finale.

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One of the spectators grabbed a selfie with the peloton at the start line at Al Sawadi Beach, Oman. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Five men got away early and the peloton kept them within reach throughout the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Greg Van Avermaet had a puncture during the stage and had to chase back on with Fabio Aru along for the ride. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Hugo Houle kept the Ag2r squad well hydrated throughout the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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With 10 kilometers to go Quick-Step and Katusha – Alpecin brought up the pace and reeled in the breakaway. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Alexander Kristoff credited his team for providing a perfect lead-out. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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With a long straightaway finish and a headwind to contend with, Katusha waited to come to the front until about 300m meters to go. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Kristoff got his second win of 2017 on stage 1 of the Tour of Oman. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Tom Boonen came into the finish disappointed with his late crash during the lead up to the sprint. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Kristoff celebrated with his teammates after the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Quick-Step discussed what went wrong during their lead-out. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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With no team busses in sight riders were seeking shade after the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
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Boonen crashed just as the stage 1 sprint was starting at 700 meters and he suffered road rash and bruises from the fall but will continue to race the Tour of Oman. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

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