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Lance Armstrong

National and world champion cyclist, two time Olympian, renowned humanitarian, role model, cancer survivor, and now winner of the 1999 Tour De France, Lance Armstrong is clearly one of the most celebrated and charismatic contributors to the sport of cycling. He not only made world headlines in Paris on July 25, 1999 with the most stunning comeback ever in the history of sport, but the personal side of this resounding triumph brought Lance's life and career full circle. To say that he is an emotional athlete is an understatement. To say that he is a passionate and fearless competitor is evident. However, what may not be so readily apparent is the depth of character and generosity of spirit that is so much a part of this modest and straightforward hero. In 1991, Armstrong captured the National Amateur Cycling Championship and went on to win his first two major races that same year, the First Union Grand Prix and the Thrift Drug Classic. After finishing second at the US time trials, Armstrong finished a disappointing 14th at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. However, he followed it up by winning the US cycling's Triple Crown in 1993. In August, he became the youngest person to ever capture the grueling World Race Championships in Oslo, Norway. Armstrong continued his climb to the... Next

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