Armstrong opens 7:26 lead as Pantani wins stage
With a week left in the Tour de France Lance Armstrong stretched his advantage to 7 minutes 26 seconds after Pantani captured the 15th stage. Ullrich faded to 15th place 3:21 behind, while Pantani rode strong in the mountains and won the Briancon to Courchevel stage.
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Courchevel
France
Lance Armstrong
Italy
Marco Pantani
Armstrong
Jan Ullrich
Tour de France Stage From Courchevel Uncertain Time
A mountainous 108 mile route to Courchevel yielded a stage win with unclear timing. Lance Armstrong finished 50 seconds behind Pantani while Jan Ullrich placed fifteenth. Marco Pantani spoke of returning strength after reflection and pain. The next day’s stage covers 122 miles from Mortine after a rest day.
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Courchevel
France
Lance Armstrong
Pantani
Jan Ullrich
Marco Patani
Rer
Mortine
Guatemala Holds U S to 1 1 Draw on Road in Tough Conditions
Guatemala and the United States played to a 1 1 tie as Carlos Ruiz converted in the 88th minute. Ante Razov gave the United States a late first half lead before Ruiz sealed the result with a header after a long pass from German Ruano. Freddie Garcia nearly tied late with a post strike. Bruce Arena praised earning a point on the road amid travel and heat.
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Carlos Ruiz
United States
Guatemala
U.S
Ante Razov
German Ruano
Dwight Pezzarossi
Greg Vanney
Ruiz
Robin Fraser
Kasey Keller
Freddy Garcia
Fraser
Bruce Arena
Lewis meets fans as Tyson shadow lingers over title claim
Lennox Lewis thrilled home crowds in London at the London Arena with a second round kayo of Francois Botha. He kept the door open for a unification bout with Mike Tyson, saying he does not need Tyson despite a potential $30 million payday, though Tyson’s looming shadow remained.
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London
Lennox Lewis
Mike Tyson
Lewis
Francois Botha
Tyson
London Arena
Andretti Wins Toronto Indy After Patient Strategy
Michael Andretti, 37, captured his sixth Toronto Molson Indy by biding his time behind leaders Helio Castroneves and Cristiano da Matta, then capitalizing on sharp pit stops. He beat Adrian Fernandez as Newman-Haas Racing sealed his 40th CART victory on the 1.755 mile street circuit.
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Toronto
Michael Andretti
Andretti
Helio Castaneves
Cristiano da Matta
Adrian Fernandez
Newman-Haas Racing
Former OC sprinter Drummond qualifies for 2000 Olympics
Former Odessa College national champion Drummond earned a spot on the 2000 Olympic team by winning bronze at the U S Olympic Trials held at California State University. A consistent sprinter through the 1990s, the OC standout added another milestone to his running career. OC NOTEBOOK on Page 30.
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Drummond
U.S
Odessa College
California State University
Stevenson misses 2000 Olympic pole vault berth in trials
In Sacramento Toby Stevenson fails to qualify for the 2000 Olympic pole vault after Friday's near-escape and finals appearance. He is among five vaulters in the 14-man field who bowed out quietly without a chance at the team.
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Derek Miles
U.S
Sacramento
Calif
Stevenson
Toby Stevenson
United States
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