LOS ANGELES: Reigning champion Peter Sagan extended his Tour of California stage victories record on Sunday (Monday in Manila) as he opened the defense of his crown with a win.

The Slovak Tinkoff rider sprinted to victory in the 106-mile (170.5km) first stage held in and around San Diego, finishing clear of Dutch duo Wouter Wippert and Dylan Groenewegen.

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