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Australia defend men's pursuit world title

On top: Australia recovered impressively to surge to victory.

Australia have successfully defended their men's team pursuit title at the world track championships, storming to victory over New Zealand in a seesaw battle at the Hong Kong Velodrome.

Porte blown away in Paris-Nice title chase

Caught out: Richie Porte.

Australian Richie Porte's hopes of winning the Paris-Nice for a third time all but vanished on a weather-ravaged second stage on Monday as he lost 14 minutes on the leaders.