Lance Armstrong holds a major place in the history of sports as a road racing cyclist. A Texas native and originally a swimmer, Armstrong found a love for road-bike racing when he entered a triathlon at the age of 13. He would go on to win a record breaking seven consecutive Tour de France competitions (1999-2005). What is more remarkable than Lance Armstrong’s victories on the road-bike were his victories off. As a survivor of testicular cancer (which metastasized to the lungs and brain) he came close to death in 1996. Young, fit, and aggressive with his treatment, Lance beat the odds. He became a worldwide inspiration. As a result of his almost super-human achievements, Lance Armstrong has won numerous sportsman and athletic awards and brought more attention and interest to his sport. He has also raised millions of dollars to support cancer research.
