Tour de France Title
July 24, 2005
As the skies cleared in Paris, Lance Armstrong completed the 8th loop and rolled across the Finish Line in 118th place and part of the Peloton for the final stage. His 7th consecutive first place finsh raises the bar on this annual cycling event. Many in the crowds waved Texas flags, held signs of encouragement, and supported him as he cycled for the final time down the Avenue des Champ Elysses.
Not only has he conquered his illness, but he has set a new mark as the winningest person in Tour de France history.
FINAL
1)Lance Armstrong(USA)
2)Ivan Basso(ITA) +4:40
3)Jan Ullrich(GER) +6:21
4)Francisco Mancebo(ESP) +9:59
5)Alexandre Vinokourov(KAZ) +11:01
6)Levi Leipheimer(USA) +11:21
7)Mickael Rasmussen(DEN) +11:33
8)Evans Cadel(UAS) +11:55
9)Floyd Landis(USA) +12:44
10)Oscar Pereiro Sio(ESP) +16:04
14)George Hincapie(USA) +23:40
17)Bobby Julich(USA) +24:08
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