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Chris Froome congratulated by cycling president

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Brian Cookson pays tribute to Chris Froome after winning the Tour de France.

British cycling president Brian Cookson has heaped praise on Chris Froome and Team Sky after he won the 100th Tour de France on Sunday.

The 28-year-old became the second British man in a row to win the yellow jersey and did so by a margin of four minutes 20 seconds.

Froome was paid a tribute by Cookson, who was delighted to see him win the title a year after Sir Bradley Wiggins's success.

"Chris Froome's victory in the biggest bike race in the world rounds off what has been a truly glorious year in the history of cycling in this country," Cookson told reporters.

"Sir Bradley Wiggins started the ball rolling last year, followed by a wonderful London 2012. Their achievements have been matched by a growth in our membership of over 50% in the last 12 months. Chris's performance is testament to both his commitment and talent and of all the people who have contributed to his success.

"And he is not the only success of this year's Tour. Mark Cavendish, Geraint Thomas, Peter Kennaugh and Ian Stannard have all excelled and they are all products of British Cycling talent programmes."

Nairo Quintana finished second behind Froome.

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