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Sagan wins stage 8, Frank retains Tour de Suisse lead

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BAD RAGAZ, Switzerland (AP) -- Slovakian rider Peter Sagan won stage eight of the Tour de Suisse and Mathias Frank retained the yellow jersey on Saturday heading into the final day individual time trial.

Sagan, who rides for Cannondale, beat Daniele Bennati in a sprint finish at the end of a 111-mile stage from Zernoz to Bad Ragaz.

Frank, a Swiss rider for BMC Racing, finished in the main group and holds a 13-second lead on Rui Alberto Costa with one stage left.

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