Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) won the stage 7 time trial in Worb at the Tour de Suisse on Friday.
The German powered over the 24.7-kilometer course and finished in 31:37, 22 seconds ahead of Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Shimano) and 28 seconds faster than reigning world road champion Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida).
Martin remains in the overall race lead, a position he has held since winning the stage 1 time trial. He could lose the yellow jersey in Saturday’s 219km stage, which ends with a Cat. 3 and an HC climb. Sunday’s finale has four climbs, including two Cat. 1s, a Cat. 2, and then an HC at the end.
Dumoulin is second in the GC standings at 28 seconds back and Costa is now 1:05 behind in third.
Fabian Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing), a four-time world time trial champion, set the fastest time of the day early — he was the second rider to roll off the start ramp. His time held up until Costa lit up the course, stopping the clock more than 13 seconds faster than the Swiss rider.
Henao crashes out
Sergio Henao (Sky) crashed during a recon ride before the stage and pulled out of the race with what several reports say is a broken knee. Reports say there was a car involved in the incident.
Sky confirmed Henao was hurt and abandoned the race.
“Sergio Henao was involved in a training accident and will not compete in today’s TT. He is being assessed by team doctor. Details to follow,” the team posted on its Twitter feed.
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