Froome defies abuse to win second Tour de France

[WorldNews]

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Chris Froome said he felt "incredible" after winning his second Tour de France title in a competition that has seen him accused of cheating, spat upon and doused with urine. The 30-year-old Briton crossed the line on Paris's Champs Elysees arm-in-arm with his Sky team-mates to clinch a second Grand Boucle crown following his 2013 success. Froome has faced accusations of cheating since his last victory at the Grand Boucle two years ago, and complained that a spectator had thrown urine on him while shouting "dope" during the 14th stage of this year's race.

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