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"Lance Armstrong" (born "Lance Edward Gunderson" on September 18, 1971) 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. ....more

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Armstrong decides against competing in 2010 Giro d'Italia

Oct 23, 2009, 14:00 GMT

Berlin - Lance Armstrong won't race in the 2010 Giro d'Italia, instead preferring to compete in the Tour of California. ... more

Lance Armstrong kisses and tells on ex Sheryl Crow

May 9, 2009, 16:23 GMT

Lance Armstrong kisses and tells on ex Sheryl Crow
Discretion is dead these days, as champion bicyclist Lance Armstrong reveals the very personal reasons for his breakup with rocker Sheryl Crow to the public. ... more

Armstrong stays optimistic despite 'biggest setback' (Roundup)

Mar 25, 2009, 15:55 GMT

Armstrong stays optimistic despite biggest setback (Roundup)
Austin, Texas - Lance Armstrong remains upbeat about his chances of being to race in May's Giro d'Italia despite suffering a broken collarbone in a racing accident on Monday. ... more

Armstrong scraps independent drug-testing plans

Feb 12, 2009, 11:41 GMT

Washington - Lance Armstrong has scrapped plans to undergo independent dope testing amid claims the programme would unworkable. ... more

Lance Armstrong's father joy

Dec 24, 2008, 9:30 GMT

Lance Armstrong is to become a father for the fourth time. ... more

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