Today in History: Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles
2004: Lance Armstrong wins Tour de France | Though the much-maligned Lance Armstrong would be stripped of this title and six others in 2012 following the United States Anti-Doping Administration’s investigation, the image of the cancer survivor crossing the Stage 17 line first—arms outstretched, Livestrong bracelet visible—remains an iconic image of victory and overcoming insurmountable obstacles.
Doug Pensinger // Getty Images 2004: Lance Armstrong wins Tour de France | Though the much-maligned Lance Armstrong would be stripped of this title and six others in 2012 following the United States Anti-Doping Administration’s investigation, the image of the cancer survivor crossing the Stage 17 line first—arms outstretched, Livestrong bracelet visible—remains an iconic image of victory and overcoming insurmountable obstacles.
PUBLISHED: October 22, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2024. There are 70 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Oct. 22, 2012, cyclist Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour de France victories and received a lifetime ban from Olympic sports after the International Cycling Union chose not to appeal doping charges against Armstrong by the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
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