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Sam Bennett secures Green Jersey after stage 5 of Tour de France

Sam Bennett secures Green Jersey after stage 5 of Tour de France
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Sam Bennett has become the first Irishman in 31 years to claim the Green jersey at the Tour de France.

The Carrick-on-Suir native finished third on today’s fifth stage, which was won by Wout van Aert.

The Quick-Step rider now leads the sprint race and takes the green jersey from Peter Sagan.

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Adam Yates is the new man in yellow it's after Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe was docked 20 seconds for taking a drink during the last 20km of the race.

Sam Bennett is the first Irish rider since Waterford's Sean Kelly to don the green jersey for Ireland.

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Sam Bennett says he is focused on keeping the green jersey.

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