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Lastras takes 3rd stage and overall Vuelta lead

The Columbian
Published: August 21, 2011, 5:00pm

TOTANA, Spain (AP) — Pablo Lastras of Spain has taken the overall lead of the Spanish Vuelta by winning the race’s third stage.

The Movistar rider completed the 101-mile ride from Petrer to Totana in 3 hours, 58 minutes Monday to finish 15 seconds ahead of three chasers in the searing heat.

Lastras dedicated the win to former teammate Xavier Tondo, who died after a freak accident this year. Lastras broke away on his own about 3.7 miles from the finish of a leg that featured just two short climbs.

Lastras leads Sylvain Chavanel by 20 seconds going into Tuesday’s fourth leg.

Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali of Italy is seventh overall, 1:59 back.

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