1.   Although Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, has a huge lead over a field that features two other Tour champions, he is without a stage win.

2.   And he dedicated that stage win immediately to his fallen teammate, Fabio Casartelli, who had died three days before.

3.   And a stage win or victory overall would complete his cancer comeback and make him bankable across the world.

4.   Armstrong also has been tested after each of his three stage wins and on Sunday, his second day wearing the yellow jersey.

5.   Armstrong continued his domination of the field, picking up his fourth stage win.

6.   A stage win appeared in sight.

7.   Hamilton also scored a big victory with two stage wins and the overall title at a race in France last June.

8.   Hamilton also notched a stage win in the time trial last Sunday.

9.   It was his second stage win.

10.   It was his second stage win in the past four days.