Third Times A Charm - Tommeke Takes Third Paris-Roubaix

If there is any question remaining as to whether Tom Boonen (Quick Step) is a sprinter or a man for the Classics, the answer came quickly and decisively this past Sunday at the running of the 107th Paris-Roubaix.

Tommeke would solo to a second consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory, and his third overall. Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) would roll into second, and Thor Hushovd (Cervelo Test Team) would take third ahead of Silence-Lotto teammates Leif Hoste and Johan Van Summeren.

Since his arrival during the 2002 edition, where he finished a surprising third, Boonen has had a rather charmed existence in a race that is commonly referred to as the Hell of the North. Aside from his three victories (2005, 2008, and 2009), Boonen has finished second (2006), sixth (2007), and 9th (2004). His worse finish was a 24th placing in 2003.



Results
1. Tom Boonen (Quick Step)
2. Filippo Pozzato (Team Katusha)
3. Thor Hushovd (Cervelo Test Team)
4. Leif Hoste (Silence-Lotto)
5. Johan Van Summeren (Silence-Lotto)
6. Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank)
7. Heinrich Haussler (Cervelo Test Team)
8. Sylvain Chavanel (Quick Step)
9. Manuel Quinziato (Liquigas)
10. Matti Breschel (Team Saxo Bank)