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Article: Armstrong can crown comeback in fine style.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- July 25, 2009
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Byline: Dylan Hill
LANCE ARMSTRONG'S return to the Tour de France hasn't quite been the fairytale the American legend has become accustomed to writing over the years, but he can still ensure it goes down as another great triumph by securing a podium place today.
The final positions will effectively be decided by today's climb up the fearsome Mont Ventoux, and Armstrong should be backed at 5-4 for a top-three overall finish with Paddy Power.
Frank Schleck is seen as the great man's main rival as he is a superior climber to both fourthplaced Bradley ...