Basso gains, Ullrich admits defeat

By Hedwig Kröner in Saint-Lary-Soulan

Yesterday, CSC's Ivan Basso told French daily L'Equipe, "You can't write that I never attack - but what can I say now? Armstrong showed that he was the strongest. Nevertheless, I will try again." So the young Italian did today, clearly showing that he was the only GC contender that could match Lance Armstrong's capacities in high mountains and moving up to second overall behind the American.

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