Botero pips Armstrong to take ninth stage

Colombian Santiago Botero inflicted three-time champion Lance Armstrong's first time-trial defeat in the Tour de France since…

Colombian Santiago Botero inflicted three-time champion Lance Armstrong's first time-trial defeat in the Tour de France since 1999 when he won the ninth stage, a 52km time-trial between Lanester and Lorient today.

Armstrong came in 10 seconds behind Botero.

Spain's Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano retained the overal leader's yellow jersey.

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