
Noemi Cantele (Bigla) takes the tough stage five finish.
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Lizzie Armitstead (Lotto Belisol) gives everything to keep her hold on
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Emma Pooley (Cervelo Test Team) maintained her grip on the maglia rosa
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Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (Team Columbia) heads for third
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Giorgia Bronzini (SAFI) was second on the stage, just ahead of Ina-Yoko
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Noemi Cantele (Bigla Cycling Team) celebrates her Stage 5 win
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The leaders at the 1.5km to go point. A 300 metre climb steeper than the
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Noemi Cantele tops the podium with Giorgian Bronzini (L) and Ina Teutenberg
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![The jersey holders : Emma Pooley (Cervelo Test Team)[GC], Judith Arndt (Team Columbia)[points], Mara Abbott (Team Columbia)[mountains] and Lizzie Armitstead (Lotto Belisol)[young]](http://cdn3.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net//2009/07/08/2/05_giro_212_150.jpg)
The jersey holders : Emma Pooley (Cervelo Test Team)[GC], Judith Arndt
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