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 Tuesday, 23 July, 2002, 15:26 GMT 16:26 UK
Botero surges to victory
Tour de France, 15th stage
Vaison la Romaine to Les Deux-Alpes, 226.5km

Lance Armstrong approaches the start line
Overall leader Lance Armstrong begins his bid to retain the yellow jersey at Vaison la Romaine

Ivan Basso started the day in 11th place overall
Best young rider, Italy's Ivan Basso (left), chats with Oscar Sevilla of Spain prior to the start of stage 15

Armstrong's yellow jersey sets him apart from team-mates
Members of the US Postal Service team, including Armstrong, ride past the city hall of Bellegarde-en-Diois

Botero timed his breakway to perfection
Colombia's Santiago Botero produces a superb display in the mountains and goes on to win the stage

The cyclists get the chance to enjoy the beautiful French scenery during the gruelling stage
The cyclists cross the Gats Gorge outside Chatillon-en-Diois on the 140-mile stage, the longest in the Tour

Botero wins the stage but Armstrong continues to build on his commanding lead
Colombia's Santiago Botero cannot hide his delight as he wins the stage, but Lance Armstrong stays in yellow

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