| 31. | Basso said by phone from his ranch in eastern Arizona.
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| 32. | The white jersey for best young rider went to Italian Ivan Basso.
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| 33. | Questioned Ghanim al-Basso, governor of Nineveh province.
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| 34. | Basso said he felt the defending champion has unused reserves of strength.
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| 35. | Now the stylish Basso has emerged as the top contender.
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| 36. | Ivan Basso, Italy, Team CSC, same time as Armstrong.
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| 37. | Basso finished eighth, 2 minutes, 23 behind Armstrong.
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| 38. | Riis has transformed Basso from an erratic talent into a consistent performer.
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| 39. | Riis is confident he can help develop Basso into a Tour winner.
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| 40. | German Jan Ullrich was third in the sprint, followed by Basso.
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