Vinokourov "Vino" Wins Stage 13 at the Tour De France

"Stage 13: Alexandre Vinokourov is back

So, Alexandre Vinokourov is back in the Tour de France but exactly who will win in Paris is still unclear as we enter the final week. Depending on who you speak to, it will either be Michael Rasmussen, Cadel Evans, Alberto Contador , Andreas Kloden OR Alexandre Vinokourov! It looks unlikely to be Levi Leipheimer now but he has kept his hopes alive by moving up into fifth place."

- Versus.com

After the crash early on, I held out hope for Vino, although there were many others who wrote him off. Even if he can't win, his continuance and persistence through injury is a testament to himself, as well as his country of Kazakhstan. I am throughly impressed and motivated by Vinokourov and team Astana. He is truly inspiring. I hope they continue to impress.