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Biography:Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong made headlines not only as one of the world's foremost athletes -- with prowess to rival almost any other individual in his chosen sport -- but for his ability to overcome a seemingly insurmountable and devastating obstacle that life thrust into his path. Born and raised in Plano, TX, Armstrong gravitated to strenuous physical activity at an early age, winning the Kids Triathlon at 13. By his late teens, he had established himself as a professional athlete; his focus and attention gravitated away from his high school studies to such a degree that he almost failed to graduate, and he began training doggedly with the U.S. Olympics Cycling Development Team. In successive years, Armstrong racked up a plethora of awards and honors that included multiple Tour de France victories, competition in the Olympics, and -- eventually -- the title of No. 1 racing cyclist in the... Full Biography
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Lance Armstrong, left, Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. attend the Americans for the Arts...
Lance Armstrong and Matthew McConaughey jog on South Beach in Miami on Aug. 23, 2006.
Matthew McConaughey, Lance Armstrong and Jake Gyllenhaal pose backstage at the ESPY Awards in Los...
Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong attend the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los...
Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow attend 33rd Annual America Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in...
Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow pose for a photo -- about halfway through their courtship -- after...
Lance Armstrong
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