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Tour's yellow jersey payback for Nocentini's sacrifices

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By Gregor Brown published 15 July 2009

Five days and counting for Italy's Nocentini

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Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R La Mondiale) keeps his yellow jersey for another day. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Rinaldo Nocentini has spent five days so far in cycling's most recognised jersey, the maillot jaune. It has given him more popularity and satisfaction than any other win in 11 years of professional cycling.

Nocentini has the day of his life at Tour

Nocentini saves the yellow jersey

Nocentini hopes to hold yellow for another week

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