American Lance Armstrong appears to have ended his return to the Tour de France with a third overall. He remained with the race favourites on Saturday’s stage to Mont Ventoux, despite numerous attacks from his rivals. “I can’t complain,” said Armstrong after the stage. “For an old fart coming in here and getting on the podium, [it's] not so bad.” Armstrong started the Tour de France’s last decisive day third behind Astana teammate Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank). …

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Armstrong claims Tour podium after four-year absence
