Saxo’s Sorensen wins Japan Cup
- By VeloNews.com
- Published Oct. 25, 2009
Chris Anker Sorensen (Saxo Bank) won the Japan Cup on Sunday in Utsunomiya.
The Dane, with an assist from teammate Jens Voigt, hit the line after 151.4km of racing just 24 seconds ahead of a chasing trio composed of Spaniards Dani Moreno (Caisse d’Epargne) and Juan Jose Cobo (Fuji-Servetto) and the Italian Ivan Santaromita (Liquigas).
Sorensen launched a series of attacks in the last 40km, backed by Voigt, and the young Danish climber finally left the field behind, crossing the line alone for the win.
Moreno took second with Santaromita third.
The course “suited Chris like a glove,” said sports director Torsten Schmidt. “It is a great way to finish the season.” —Agence France Presse contributed to this story.
Results
Top 5
- 1. Chris Sorensen (Den), Saxo Bank, 151.4km in 4:06:19
- 2. Dani Moreno (Sp), Caisse d’Epargne, at 0:24
- 3. Ivan Santaromita (I), Liquigas, same time
- 4. Juan Jose Cobo (Sp), Fuji-Servetto, s.t.
- 5. Pablo Lastras (Sp), Caisse d’Epargne, at 0:40
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