4 July 2009 11:00 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »

Recovering from a broken collarbone, Lance Armstrong briefly surged into the lead on Saturday, the first day of the legendary cyclist's comeback on the Tour de France. "Stage One done," the 37-year-old, seven-time Tour champion Tweeted after finishing the first stage time trials. "Started conservative and we tried to come home strong." The new dad started 18th out of 180 riders, with all eyes on him to see if he still has what it takes to dominate the grueling race. On a hot, muggy day, he sped his new Trek Tt bike through 9.6 miles of winding hills and roads in Monaco in 20 minutes, »

- Alex Tresniowski

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