Story Highlights Mark Cavendish finished fourth after he was caught in a crash close to the end of the stageDaryl Impey became the first South African to wear the race leader's yellow jerseyAnother win for Cavendish would have tied him for third on the all-time list of stage winners MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — German rider Andre Greipel won Thursday's sixth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish and Daryl Impey became the first South African to wear the race leader's yellow jersey. In baking hot temperatures, Greipel surged ahead some 500 meters from the line and held off a strong challenge from Peter Sagan and Marcel Kittel. "It was a very nervous stage today," Greipel said. "We...
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