Briton Chris Froome of Team Sky wins the 18th stage of the Tour de France, a 17-km uphill time trial, to strengthen his overall lead. Team Sky is a British professional cycling team.

Froome won the 18th stage, 17 kilometers from Sallanches to Megeve, in 30 minutes 43 seconds, with second-placed Tom Dumoulin of Giant 21 seconds behind.

Leading results from Tour de France (Sallanches - Megeve, 17 km) on Thursday:

1. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 30:43"

2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) +21"

3. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +33"

4. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing)

5. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R) +42"

6. Thomas De Gendt (Belgium / Lotto) +1:02"

7. Jon Izagirre (Spain / Movistar) +1:03"

8. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) +1:05"

9. Louis Meintjes (South Africa / Lampre) +1:08"

10. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +1:10"

Leading classifications from Tour de France after Stage 18 on Thursday

1. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 77:55:53"

2. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands / Trek) +3:52"

3. Adam Yates (Britain / Orica) +4:16"

4. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +4:37"

5. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R) +4:57"

6. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) +5:00"

7. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +6:08"

8. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +6:37"

9. Louis Meintjes (South Africa / Lampre) +7:15"

10. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Etixx - Quick-Step) +7:18"