Cycling-Contador extends lead, Gilbert wins rain-soaked stage (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. Contador was second, three seconds behind, as he led the peloton across the finish line.