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Memorable finishes
We take a look at some of the closest and most exciting finishes in the history of The Tour.
 
1987
Irish eyes were smiling when Stephen Roche claimed a breathtaking 40-second victory.
1989
1989 was the closest tour in history as Greg LeMond staged a dramatic comeback.
1998
In 1998 the 'Pirate' became both Tour de France champion and the King of the Mountains.
2005
In 2005 Lance Armstrong completed his amazing record-breaking feat of seven straight wins.
2006
Despite the doping scandals, the 93rd Tour was the closest three-way finish in the race's history.
Rider profiles
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TENERIFE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Astana team boss Johan Bruyneel (R) chats to 2007 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain during a Team Astana Training Camp press conference at the Hotel Las Madrigueras on December 4, 2008 in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
 
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