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British rider Mark Cavendish of Team Sky celebrates after winning a sprint finish for the 146.5km third stage of the Tour of Qatar cycling race between Dukhan and Al Gharafa Stadium in Doha, February 7, 2012. – Reuters pic

DOHA, Feb 7 – World champion Mark Cavendish claimed his first victory with Team Sky when he won a sprint in the third stage of the Tour of Qatar today.

Cavendish, who joined the British team this season, beat Belgian Tom Boonen at the end of a 146.5-km ride from Dukhan to Al Gharafa Stadium, with Lithuanian Aidis Kruopis coming home third.

“I had Bernie (Bernhard) Eisel and (Juan Antonio) Flecha there in the final with me to just keep me in position,” said Cavendish, who at 26 already has 20 Tour de France stages to his name.

Briton Cavendish was ill just before the start of the race. – Reuters