The 2008 Liège–Bastogne–Liège monument classic

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took place on April 27, 2008 and was won by

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of , beating

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of and

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of in a sprint finish. It was the 94th running of the

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, organised by

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and the Royal Pesant Club Liégeois.

Results

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