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Lance Armstrong (born Lance Eward Gunderson on 18 September 1971 in Plano, Texas) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de France seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005. In doing so, he beat the previous records of five wins by Miguel Indurain (consecutive) and Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx and Jacques Anquetil. Previous to this achievement, he also survived testicular cancer, a germ cell tumor that metastasized to his brain and lungs in 1996. His cancer treatments included brain and testicular surgery and extensive chemotherapy.

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  • A July 2001 newspaper ad from the U.S. Postal Service congratulating this man read "Un, Deux, Trois!"
  • 2002:A cyclist
  • "Comeback 2.0" is a photo-journal of his return to professional cycling
  • (Dan Patrick reads the clue from his studio.) He was given less than a 50% chance of survival after a 1996 cancer diagnosis; 3 years later, he won the 1st of 7 straight Tour de France titles
  • On July 23, he became only the second American to win the Tour de France in consecutive years
  • This 7-time Tour de France champ said the 2006 NYC Marathon was the "hardest physical thing" he'd ever done
  • He bid adieu to fans in July 2005 saying "Vive le Tour, forever"
  • The athletic achievements of this American may never be topped
  • "It's Not About the Bike" tells the story of his athletic career & his struggle with cancer
  • (Jon of the Clue Crew presents from Trek Bicycle Corporation in Waterloo, WI.) In 1997, Trek Bikes signed this former world champion; he was an unknown quantity at the time due to his cancer diagnosis the year before
  • This world-famous cyclist named his home in Austin "Casa Linda" after his mother
  • His return to bicycle racing took a fall when he fell & was injured during a race in March 2009
  • The book "It's Not About The Bike" is this athlete's own inspirational story
  • This athlete wrote, "Today is world cancer day. Make it a good one"
  • This Tour de France champ is strong enough to be Sheryl Crow's man
  • He had a good year in 1999: he beat cancer & beat all the other riders to win his first Tour de France
  • Proceeds from the sale of Livestrong merchandise benefit this athlete's cancer-fighting foundation
  • An athlete:"It's Not About the Bike"
  • This cancer survivor tells of his "Journey Back to Life" in "It's Not About the Bike"
  • A co. statement said he "will compete for team RadioShack as a cyclist (in events) including the 2010 Tour de France"
  • This racer who wrote the memoir "Every Second Counts" used a wind tunnel in training to minimize his drag

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  • We have two options, medically & emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell. -Lance Armstrong
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  • @CCTravails @jopamora wasn't Lance Armstrong or some other pro rider in attendance last year?
  • Ford Removes New Mustang Ad Starring A Disgraced Cyclist Who Helped Bring Down Lance Armstrong - Ford Motor Co....
  • Matthew McConaughey is apparently good friends with the infamous Lance Armstrong.
  • One of the redeeming things about being an athlete is redefining what is humanly possible. -Lance Armstrong
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  • Blog Post: Lance Armstrong: “Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have...
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  • Essendon is the Lance Armstrong of Aussie Rules. The doping followed by endless court cases. Obnoxious, Just stop it!!
  • USA HOT DEALS >> #82591 Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest...
  • “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”―Lance Armstrong
  • RT @mmckinnon: My apology to Greg LeMond: The greatest American bike racer, Hall of Fame survivor, hero and true inspiration:
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  • The sad friendship of Lance Armstrong and Robin Williams | For The Win
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  • Just read @DavidWalshST's incredible book on his pursuit of Lance Armstrong. This is journalism of the highest order.
  • Lance Armstrong on the Dan Patrick Show (Part 1) 8/7/14