Bernal poised to win Tour de France; Nibali takes stage
22-year-old set to be the first Colombian to take the honours
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Val Thorens, France: Egan Bernal was poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France when he retained the overall lead after Saturday’s 20th stage, a 59-km ride from Albertville.
The Team Ineos rider, 22, finished the stage won by 2014 champion Vicenzo Nibali of Italy in fourth place.
His teammate and defending champion Geraint Thomas is second overall ahead of Dutchman Steven Kruijswijk after France’s Julian Alaphilippe cracked in the final ascent to the ski resort of Val Thorens.
Sunday’s final stage from Rambouillet to Paris is a largely processional ride with only the final sprint being contested.