Swift takes Sky's first stage race at Picardie

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Second year pro Ben Swift clinched Sky's first ever overall victory in a stage race in the Tour of Picardie on Sunday, finishing off with a ninth place on stage three's bunch sprint to conclude a superb weekend for the 22-year-old.

In a truly dominating performance, the 22-year-old also took the Best Young Rider's jersey, the points jersey, the win on Saturday's stage and a second place on the opening day. To cap it all, Sky also won the teams prize and Russ Downing placed fourth overall.

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