Lance Armstrong, Cycling, Born 1971
Lance Armstrong, Cycling, Born 1971
Lance Armstrong (born 1971) is a former professional cyclist who is best known for winning the Tour de France seven consecutive times (1999-2005).
Armstrong achieved international fame for his remarkable victories and for his foundation, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which he created to help cancer survivors.
He was a professional road racing cyclist from 1992 to 2005 and retired with a record seven consecutive Tour de France wins.
Armstrong won the Bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer and given a 40% chance of survival.
He overcame the odds to make a full recovery and won the Tour de France in 1999, becoming the first American to do so.
Armstrong has won numerous awards, including the ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete six times, the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award in 2002, and the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports in 2003.
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