Re: Hinault doubts Armstrong can win

07-12-2004, 12:55 PM

"brian roth" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Hinault doubts Armstrong can win
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> Saturday's stage rolled past the birthplace of five-time Tour champion
Bernard
> Hinault, but the last Frenchman to win the Tour doubts Armstrong will
score the
> elusive sixth win.
>
> "He has not looked that good this year, and everyone saw how he struggled
in
> the mountains last year, so I'd say his chances of winning are only 50-50
at
> best," Hinault said.
>
> Hinault presents prizes on the podium during the Tour. After Armstrong's
fifth
> victory last year, Hinault shook Armstrong's hand and said, "Welcome to
the
> club."

So far, Lance has rode the perfect race. Barring a crash or illness he
should win !!