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Lance Armstrong falls during race, taken to hospital

In this Saturday, March 21, 2009 file photo Lance Armstrong, of the United States, pedals with the pack during the Milan-San Remo cycling classic, Italy. Lance Armstrong was taken to a hospital Monday March 23, 2009 after falling during the first stage of the five-day Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race. Armstrong fell in a rider pile-up about 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from the stage's finish.

BALTANAS, Spain – Lance Armstrong has been taken to a hospital after falling during the first stage of a five-day race in Spain.

The seven-time Tour de France champion might have injured his collarbone.

Armstrong is making a comeback to cycling and is riding with the Astana team in the Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race. Spokesman Philippe Maertens says the Texan was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

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