Denis Menchov takes Giro d'Italia lead

- 22 May 2009

Denis Menchov displayed a superb race to win the 60km time trial at the Giro d'Italia and nick the leader's pink jersey from Danilo Di Luca.

The Russian rider finished a comfortable one minute and 54 seconds ahead of Di Luca and now holds a 34-second overall lead.

American Levi Leipheimer jumped up to third in the rankings after finishing second with Bradley Wiggins coming home seventh on the hilly race.

Lance Armstrong is up to 12th overall after finishing 13th quickest.









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