Russian rider Denis Menchov won the Tour of Italy in Rome Sunday, despite suffering a dramatic fall in the last kilometre of the final stage, a 14.4km time-trial.
The Rabobank cyclist, who is the third Russian to win the race, added the title to his two Tour of Spain victories in 2005 and 2007.
Final General classification
1 Denis Menchov (Rus|Rabobank) 86:03:11
2 Danilo Di Luca (Ita|LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini) 0:00:41
3 Franco Pellizotti (Ita|Liquigas) 0:01:59
4 Carlos Sastre (Spa|Cervelo Test Team) 0:03:46
5 Ivan Basso (Ita|Liquigas) 0:03:59
6 Levi Leipheimer (USA|Astana) 0:05:28
7 Stefano Garzelli (Ita|Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo) 0:08:43
8 Michael Rogers (Aus|Team Columbia - Highroad) 0:10:01
9 Tadej Valjavec (Slo|AG2R La Mondiale) 0:11:13
10 Marzio Bruseghin (Ita|Lampre - N.G.C.) 0:11:28
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Denis Menchov win giro d'italia 2009
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