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Vinokourov eyes world title finale
Tour of Spain winner Alexander Vinokourov of Kazakhstan is determined to round off his season with victory in the World Championships this week. The 33-year-old took the first major stage race of his career on Sunday in Madrid after seizing the Tour of Spain lead with a spectacular attack on stage 17 to Granada. (22/09) ReadKeyword(s) : Race, Competition, Championship
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