Lance Armstrong is definitely more than a simple cyclist! He is a global hero for everyone because he shows us that no matter how bad things get, we can never give up! And when things are good, we should always help others!
Lance Armstrong is definitely more than a simple cyclist! He is a global hero for everyone because he shows us that no matter how bad things get, we can never give up! And when things are good, we should always help others!
--In 1985, Lance started his career off with a bang by winning the Iron Kids Triathlon at the age of 13!!!!!
--In 1991, Lance became the youngest U.S. Amateur Cycling Champion!
--In 1993, Lance continued to amaze everybody when he became the World Cycling Champion!
--In 1997, Lance managed to win over the cancer inside of him. While just barely recovering, he formed the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help with cancer research.
--In 1998 alone, Lance raised over $300,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation by starting the annual Ride for the Roses cycling race.
--Lance participated in three Olympic games in 1992, 1996, and 2000!
--Lance became only the second American to win the Tour
de France three times, and he won them all in a row (1999, 2000, and 2001).
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