Swiss Cyclist Prevails

Pascal Richard edged Oliverio Rincon to win the mountainous, 135-mile third stage of the Tour of Italy.

Tony Rominger, also of Switzerland, retained the overall lead, arriving in a small group 1 minute, 22 seconds behind the winners at Rovereto.

Lance Armstrong won the fourth stage of the Kmart Cycling Classic, finishing the 110-mile race to Hinton, W.Va., in 4 hours, 42 minutes, 45 seconds to gain the overall lead.