On October 2, 1996, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer. The condition spread to his abdomen...
...and his lungs...
...and his brain.
But Armstrong refused to let that stop him.
October 8, 1996: Lance Armstrong Press Conference
"I want you all to know that I intend to beat this disease, and further, I intend to ride again as a professional cyclist."
Lance was dropped from his sponsor.
He didn't give up. He worked harder.
He was signed to the United States Postal Service team, and in 1999, Lance not only lined up at the Tour de France, cycling's biggest race, he won it.
In 2000, he won it again...
...and in 2001...
...and in 2002...
...and in 2003...
...and in 2004...
...and in 2005.
Seven in a row.
Lance has made it clear that this will be his last Tour de France...not because the disease beat him, but because HE has decided it was time to step down.
Congratulations, Lance...you are a true champion.
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