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To: notfornothing

"In 1989, American Greg LeMond overcame a 50-second deficit on the final day to defeat two-time defending champion Laurent Fignon of France by eight seconds."

Read more here:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/cycling/2003-07-17-lemond-tour_x.htm

25 posted on 07/23/2005 12:47:14 AM PDT by rawhide

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To: rawhide; notfornothing

But then in 1989 they had the ITT the last day.

Greg Lemond raising up the Champs Elysée trying to catch up those 50" he was behind Laurent Fignon that was just a fantastic sight. (Saw it on TV only, alas - wish I'd been in Paris to see that live.)

27 posted on 07/23/2005 2:52:04 AM PDT by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)

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