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Sunday, July 27 Updated: June 29, 1:15 PM ET   The Fifth Element
Lance Armstrong, right, says fifth Tour win was toughest.   The Latest Tour de force: Armstrong finishes drive for five Lance Armstrong won his hardest but sweetest Tour title Sunday -- a record-tying fifth straight victory. Hood: Armstrong's best came last Lance Armstrong never expected this race to come down to the last stage, but that's why it's special. Ullrich must settle for second again Because of Lance Armstrong's timing, Jan Ullrich could end up as the greatest cyclist to win just one Tour. Carmichael: Tough to get Armstrong to hold back Asking Lance Armstrong to hold himself back is like asking a bull not to charge at a red cape. The List: Greatest individual streaks In honor of Lance Armstrong's amazing fifth straight Tour de France win, the best individual streaks ever. Kreidler: The struggle makes it great It's been Lance Armstrong's toughest Tour de France ever, but Armstrong as a vulnerable leader has been the thing to see. Setting the stage for a historic encounter France eagerly awaits the showdown between Lance Armstron and Jan Ullrich. Carmichael: Adaptation of the fittest Elite cyclists are so well-conditioned that some of them can actually adapt during the race itself. Hood: Another close call Lance Armstrong delivered what could be the knockout, but not before he was knocked down one more time. Armstrong needs to attack For Lance Armstrong to win this year's Tour, he needs to attack Jan Ullrich in the Pyrenees. Hood: Vulnerable leader Usually calm, cool and collected, Lance Armstrong looked dazed after losing Friday's time trial. Armstrong's going vertical The Tour de France is moving into the Alps, where Lance Armstrong is expected to ascend to the top. 'Tough dude' Hamilton keeps plugging away Four-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has described his former teammate Tyler Hamilton as a "tough dude" for riding with a broken collarbone. At outset, Armstrong says Tour isn't a done deal Lance Armstrong admits he's a favorite. But a certain Tour de France champ? Not yet. Same team to back Armstrong When it comes to the U.S. Postal Service team, the motto is if it ain't broke, don't fix it.		SportsCentury: Lance Armstrong See SportsCentury's profile of Lance Armstrong on ESPN Classic: July 27 at 8 p.m. ET. Consult TV listings for additional air times. History and Resources Top 3 finishers 1903-2002 | Winners by country Multiple winners | Teams | Message Board The Route Prologue: 6.5 km, Saturday, July 5 Winner: Bradley McGee (Australia) | Results Stage 1: 168 km, Sunday, July 6 Winner: Alessandro Petacchi (Italy) | Results Stage 2: 204.5 km, Monday, July 7 Winner: Baden Cooke (Australia) | Results Stage 3: 167.5 km, Tuesday, July 8 Winner: Alessandro Petacchi (Italy) | Results Stage 4: 69 km Team TT, Wednesday, July 9 Winner: U.S. Postal Service | Results Stage 5: 196.5 km, Thursday, July 10 Winner: Alessandro Petacchi (Italy) | Results Stage 6: 230 km, Friday, July 11 Winner: Alessandro Petacchi (Italy) | Results Stage 7: 230.5 km, Saturday, July 12 Winner: Richard Virenque (France) | Results Stage 8: 219 km, Sunday, July 13 Winner: Iban Mayo (Spain) | Results Stage 9: 184.5 km, Monday July 14 Winner: A. Vinokourov (Kazakhstan) | Results Stage 10: 219.5 km, Tuesday, July 15 Winner: Jakob Piil (Denmark) | Results Rest day: Wednesday, July 16 Transfer to Narbonne Stage 11: 153.5 km, Thursday, July 17 Winner: Juan Antonio Flecha (Spain) | Results Stage 12: 47 km Time Trial, Friday, July 18 Winner: Jan Ullrich (Germany) | Results Stage 13: 197.5 km, Saturday, July 19 Winner: Carlos Sastre (Spain) | Results Stage 14: 191.5 km, Sunday, July 20 Winner: Gilberto Simoni (Italy) | Results Stage 15: 159.5 km, Monday, July 21 Winner: Lance Armstrong (U.S.) | Results Rest day: Tuesday, July 22 Pau Stage 16: 197.5 km, Wednesday, July 23 Winner: Tyler Hamilton (U.S.) | Results Stage 17: 181 km, Thursday, July 24 Winner: Servais Knaven (Netherlands) | Results Stage 18: 203.5 km, Friday, July 25 Winner: Pablo Lastras (Spain) | Results Stage 19: 49 km Time Trial, Saturday, July 26 Winner: David Millar (Britain) | Results Stage 20: 152 km, Sunday, July 27 Winner: Jean-Patrick Nazon (France) | Results Total : 3427.5 km (2130 miles)