Armstrong keeps yellow after Vinokourov attack

Lance Armstrong fought off a brave attack from Alexander Vinokourov of Kazakhstan to retain the leader‘s yellow jersey in what remains one of the closest races ever in the 100-year history of the Tour de France.

In a stage won by Italian rider Gilberto Simoni, American Armstrong had started the day just 15 seconds ahead of Germany‘s Jan Ullrich and 1min 01sec ahead of Vinokourov.