Lance Armstrong poised for an upset at Tour de France?

July 11, 12:41 PMEntertainment ExaminerMichael Essany

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Source: AP

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong said he was ready for a comeback.

Today, however, Spanish rider Luis Leon Sanchez was the victor in stage 8 of the Tour de France.

Can Armstrong still pull ahead?

"I think so. I feel good," Armstrong said. "Not sure exactly what to expect, but I'm optimistic," he told reporters before the competition began.

Still, no one is counting Lance Armstrong out.

After Stage 8, Armstrong remains in third place overall.

1. NOCENTINI Rinaldo
2. CONTADOR Alberto
3. ARMSTRONG Lance
4. LEIPHEIMER Levi
5. WIGGINS Bradley
6. KLÖDEN Andréas
7. MARTIN Tony
8. VANDE VELDE Christian
9. SCHLECK Andy
10. NIBALI Vincenzo
 

The Tour ends July 26 in Paris, with the Alps, a final individual time trial, and "the dreaded Mont Ventoux" awaiting.

Source: Associated Press