Summary Alexander Kristoff the leader's jersey following Tuesday's opening stage of the Tour of Oman.
MUSCAT (Reuters) - Norway s Alexander Kristoff dominated the sprint finish to take the leader s jersey following Tuesday s opening stage of the Tour of Oman.
The Katusha rider beat Italians Kristian Sbaragli and Sonny Colbrelli at the end of the 176.5-kilometre stage around Muscat.
Cobbled classics specialist Tom Boonen was unable to fight for victory after being brought down in a mass crash some 700 metres from the line.
Boonen finished the race but with a torn jersey and bloodied back and elbow.
Kristoff will wear the leader s red jersey on Wednesday s second stage over 145 kilometres from Nakhal to Al Bustan that should favour one-day specialists like Boonen.
