American Chris Horner wins Tour of Spain

American Chris Horner became the oldest ever winner of a cycling grand tour as the 41-year-old sealed his victory in the Tour of Spain in Madrid on Sunday.

Australian Michael Matthews won the 21st stage of the race around the capital’s city centre in a bunch sprint.

Horner finished amongst the peloton, but maintained his 37 second advantage over Italian Vincenzo Nibali with Spain’s Alejandro Valverde taking third.