Alexander Vinokourov wins 13th stage of Tour de France
Alexandre Vinokourov wins the 13th stage of the Tour de France
Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan crossed the finish line first, winning the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 196 kilometers with start in Rodez and finish in Revel, France.
This is his first victory on the Tour de France since completing the doping suspension.
“For me, just to be at the Tour de France is a victory. So to win a stage makes me very happy,” said Vinokourov.
“When I was racing as an amateur they used to tell me that winning a stage on the Tour is similar to winning the world championships. And that’s true.”
“So I’m very happy, not just me but for my team, my family and all the people in Kazakhstan.”
Sunday’s 184.5km-long 14th stage from Revel to the summit of Ax-3-Domaines would be the first of four in total in the Pyrenees, set to stage the yellow jersey duel between Schleck and two-time champion Contador.
“This victory is also very important for the team’s motivation, especially with four days in the Pyrenees remaining.” Vinokourov added.
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