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Wed 07 Jul 2008Millar puts credence to his claims on laurels
DAVID MILLAR'S ambitions for the hilly stages tomorrow and on Friday remain intact and credible after he lifted himself to within reach of the yellow jersey by finishing third in yesterday's time-trial here, his best performance in a Tour contre la montre since his victory just down the road in Nantes in 2003.
Millar's performance on the first stage on Saturday had hinted at good form, and he confirmed this yesterday by finishing ahead of the main contender for the overall title, Cadel Evans of Australia, and in front of the world time-trial champion, Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.
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