1998 Paris–Nice

The 1998 Paris–Nice was the 56th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 8 March to 15 March 1998. The race started in Suresnes and finished in Nice.[2] The race was won by Frank Vandenbroucke of the Mapei team.

1998 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates8–15 March 1998
Stages8
Distance1,295[1] km (804.7 mi)
Winning time31h 45' 03"
Results
Winner  Frank Vandenbroucke (BEL) (Mapei–Bricobi)
  Second  Laurent Jalabert (FRA) (ONCE)
  Third  Marcelino García (ESP) (ONCE)

The race saw the professional comeback of Lance Armstrong after receiving treatment for testicular cancer. He finished 23rd in the prologue, but pulled out the next day, with his return to racing in jeopardy. He would later win seven consecutive Tour de France titles, only to be stripped of all results following a lengthy investigation into his doping practices.[3]

General classification
Final general classification[2][4]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Frank Vandenbroucke (BEL) Mapei–Bricobi 31h 45' 03"
2  Laurent Jalabert (FRA) ONCE + 40"
3  Marcelino García (ESP) ONCE + 48"
4  Alex Zülle (SUI) Festina–Lotus + 59"
5  Rodolfo Massi (ITA) Casino–Ag2r + 1' 11"
6  Christophe Moreau (FRA) Festina–Lotus + 1' 14"
7  Mikel Zarrabeitia (ESP) ONCE + 1' 25"
8  Laurent Dufaux (SUI) Festina–Lotus + 1' 29"
9  Peter Luttenberger (AUT) Rabobank + 1' 29"
10  Roberto Heras (ESP) Kelme–Costa Blanca + 1' 45"

References
  1. "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. "56ème Paris-Nice 1998". Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 18 August 2004.
  3. Richardson, Simon (17 January 2013). "13 defining moments of Lance Armstrong's career". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  4. "1998 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 19 November 2017.


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