Belgium’s Tom Boonen, riding for Omega Pharma-Quick Step, has won the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar, a 147km ride from Al Thakira to Madinat Al Shamal, as he tightened his grip on the race leadership.
Boonen won a sprint finish on Wednesday to see off Dutchman Tom Veelers and Swiss Fabian Cancellara.
Thursday’s fifth and penultimate stage is a 160km ride from Camel Race Track to Al Khor.
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