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The Most Tour de France Wins

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On July 24, 2005 Lance Armstrong wrapped up his competitive cycling career with his seventh vitory in the Tour de France; more than any other person. Following the race Armstrong retired, at the age of 33.

Armstrong dominated the race, leading by around a minute after the third stage. At the finish he beat Ivan Basso of Italy by 4 minutes and 40 seconds.

He is the only person to have won more than five Tour victories and won all seven of his victories consecutively.

Posted:  2005-07-27  12:58:08 PM

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