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David Millar finished ahead of leading contenders Cadel Evans and Fabian Cancellara. Photograph: I Langdon/PA David Millar's ambitions for the hilly stages tomorrow and on Friday remain intact and credible after he lifted himself to within reach of the yellow jersey by finishing third in yesterday's time-trial here, his best performance in a Tour contre la montre since his victory just down the road in Nantes in 2003. Millar's performance on the first stage on Saturday had hinted at good form, and he confirmed this yesterday by finishing ahead of the main contender for the overall title, Cadel Evans of Australia, and in front of the world time-trial champion, Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland. "I was two years away and I think it's taken two years to get back," said Millar, referring to the doping ban which put him out of... [read full story]
