Italy?s Paolo Bettini is the new world champion after a perfectly timed final sprint in the centre of Salzburg.

Bettini was the most aggressive rider of the 265km race but still had the strength to beat Germany?s Erik Zabel and Spain?s Alejandro Valverde after the three edged clear of the main field through the twisting corners in the final kilometre of the 265km race.

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