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was a men's

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held from 29 July to 2 August 2009. It was the 19th edition of the men's stage race, which was established in 1985. The race was won by Danish rider

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, making this his second consecutive victory in the race.

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Flaminia finished second by just three seconds with Roger Hammond of

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third.

Schedule

Teams

Fifteen teams took part in the 2009 race. Team Columbia–HTC was due to compete but withdrew as it was unable to field a team.

Final classifications

Danish rider

won the race by three seconds from

after a solo victory in stage 3 on the Kiddersvej climb in

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.De 20 første udgaver af Post Danmark Rundt
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, Fuglsang was able to maintain his lead on the final stage. Roger Hammond was placed third. The points winner was

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with

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the winner of the mountains classification for best climber.

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won the white jersey for the best young rider award and

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was awarded the fighters award for the race.

won the overall team competition by seven seconds from

with

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in third place.

References

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