After the controversial disqualification of McEwen in the earlier stage of letour, McEwen made a late spurge to beat Boonen.

BBC Sport reports:

Robbie McEwen claims victory on the line in front of Boonen. The Australian sat behind the Belgian and sprung off his wheel to take the sprint by half a wheel at most. Thor Hushovd was third with Stuarty O’Grady fourth.

The best answer on the face of adversity : Success

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