Sastre to receive French medal of youth and sports

Carlos Sastre joins other cycling greats to win French medal

Carlos Sastre joins other cycling greats to win French medal (Image credit: AFP)

Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre will receive the French medal of youth and sports. The CSC Saxo Bank rider is one of 25 Spanish athletes to be recognised by the French Embassy. Other Spaniards who will receive the award in the cycling category include Miguel Indurain, Pedro Delgado and Óscar Pereiro, all former Tour de France winners.

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