Thrilling sportive three days in the UK. Germany's Marcel Kittel sprints to victory in Tour de France’s London leg

The iconic Buckingham Palace along with thousands of enthusiastic spectators were among the memorable sights of London that greeted some 190 international cyclists as the final third stage of the formidable Tour de France's UK leg came to a thrilling finish today, July 7th.

The Tour's England leg ended with an exciting sprint finish by Germany's Marcel Kittel - a thrilling victory for the Giant-Shimano rider.  Such was the success of the Tour in England that Christian Prudhomme, general director of Tour de France, has hailed the event's three days in Britain as "the grandest Grand Depart ever."   The cycling race has now moved on to France.

On Sunday Serbia's Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon Men's Single Championship, beating Roger Federer in nail-biting five sets.

Sunday also saw England's Lewis Hamilton winning a crucial victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.