Boonen wins stage 2 in Qatar, Terpstra defends

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DOHA (AFP) — Tom Boonen found a familiar spot on the Tour of Qatar podium when he won stage 2 in Al Khor Corniche Monday. Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) was fastest in the bunch sprint to close the 160-kilometer leg from the Camel Race Track near Doha.

Michael Morkov (Tinkoff-Saxo) was second and Jürgen Roelandts (Lotto-Belisol) was third.

Boonen’s teammate Niki Terpstra defended his overall lead. Boonen is a four-time overall winner in Qatar.

The Tour of Qatar continues Tuesday with the 10.9km stage 3 individual time trial at the Lusail Circuit.

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