Sergio Henao wins Paris-Nice ahead of Alberto Contador, David de la Cruz takes dramatic final stage

ByEurosport

Updated 13/03/2017 at 00:22 GMT

Colombian Sergio Henao won Paris-Nice after a dramatic final stage that was won by David de la Cruz.

Colombia's Sergio Henao (C), wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, drinks as he waits for the start of the 115,5 km eighth and last stage of the 75th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, in and around Nice, on March 12, 2017

Image credit: AFP

After Richie Porte's victory in the penultimate stage, Alberto Contador knew he needed a huge effort to make up the gap on Henao.

A huge effort was exactly what he produced and for most of the stage he looked as if he would take the event from Henao.

The Colombian won in the end by just two seconds, salvaging his yellow jersey in the final stage after Spaniard Contador (Trek Segafredo) pulled away 50 km from the finish.

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Contador picked up two seconds in time bonuses at the intermediate sprint and another six by taking second place in the eighth stage behind compatriot De La Cruz (Quick Step Floors).

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Soler broke away from the chasing pack with Contador and De la Cruz but towards the end of the race as the riders went downhill Henao started to make up ground.

He started to close the gap on Contador and he forced the race right down to the wire in a dramatic finish.

De la Cruz made his move and took the stage over Soler and , although Contador finished second, Henao made up enough to win the overall event.

There was a very interested spectator in amongst the final stage.

Final Classification from Paris-Nice on Sunday

1. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) 29:50:29"

2. Alberto Contador (Spain / Trek) +2"

3. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Quick-Step) +30"

4. Gorka Izagirre (Spain / Movistar) +1:00"

5. Julian Alaphilippe (France / Quick-Step) +1:22"

6. Ilnur Zakarin (Russia / Katusha) +1:34"

7. Ion Izagirre (Spain / Bahrain) +1:41"

8. Warren Barguil (France / Sunweb) +4:07"

9. Simon Yates (Britain / Orica) +4:39"

10. Tony Gallopin (France / Lotto) +9:14"

11. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) +14:26"

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