Tinkoff-Saxo rider Alberto Contador of Spain celebrates as he wears the leader's pink jersey on podium after the 153 km (95 miles) 11th stage of the 98th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race from Forli to Imola, Italy, May 20, 2015. REUTERS/LaPresse/Fabio Ferrari
ROME (Reuters) - Alberto Contador extended his overall lead in the Giro d'Italia while Philippe Gilbert snatched a last-gasp stage win in a rain-soaked 12th stage on Thursday.
The Belgian burst clear of the pack with around 400 metres left as they climbed to the finish at Vicenza in pouring rain after a 190 kilometre stage from Imola.
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