Armstrong claims Tour stage victory

Lance Armstrong outsprinted Ivan Basso to claim a 13th stage triumph in the Pyrenees and remain on course for a record sixth Tour de France victory.

Armstrong claims Tour stage victory

Lance Armstrong outsprinted Ivan Basso to claim a 13th stage triumph in the Pyrenees and remain on course for a record sixth Tour de France victory.

Armstrong and Basso were shoulder to shoulder as they fought their way through some exuberant fans in the closing few kilometres before the five-time Tour winner denied the Italian a second straight stage win by taking him on the line.

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