Contador takes second stage win in Argentina

Alberto Contador, Giro d'Italia 2011

Albert Contador (Saxo Bank) claimed a second victory in three days in the the Tour of San Luis on Friday, claiming the toughest mountain stage and the lead in the King of the Mountains competition.

The overall lead, however, remains in the hands of Levi Leipheimer (Omega Pharma-QuickStep), who - just as he had done two days earlier - followed Contador across the finish line, in third place just five seconds back.

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