2012年8月24日星期五

Lance Armstrong 'stripped' of Tour de France Titles And Banned


On 23rd,Aug, to give up the fight with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), USADA announced to deprive Armstrong in the Tour de France seven crown titles.



Armstrong, the seven-time winner of the Tour de France published a long statement on Thursday, announced that the U.S. federal court dismissed the investigation of the complaint against the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to interfere, he gave up to fight with USADA. The agency has been doing a survey about using of stimulants.
After Armstrong abandoned the message, USADA announced that it would deprive the drivers' championship title in its obtained seven Tour de France, will also prohibit its lifetime to participate in cycling events. The USADA spokesman Anne - Skeena subsequently confirmed the news.
41-year-old Armstrong began his professional career as a cyclist in 1992, seven consecutive Tour de France riders representing the highest level of the cycling world championship since 1999, become a legendary figure in the history of the Tour de France. In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer, but after a tenacious struggle with the disease, Armstrong makes surprise return to motor racing, and the completion of the 1999-2005 Tour de France seven consecutive Albert
Although deprived of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) a seven time winner of the Tour de France, "But USA Cycling champion Lance Armstrong is not going to get depressed, he revealed on Twitter that intend to participate in a bike race in this weekend on the 24th and the marathon.
     After USADA's decision on punishment are announced, a few hours later, Armstrong said on Twitter that he will participate in a mountain bike race held in the ski resort of Aspen, Colorado on the 25th, he will be in the individual competition and team relay appearance.
    "I am excited about tomorrow in Aspen mountain riding," Armstrong said.
    After attending this bike after the game, Armstrong also plans to participate in a marathon trial. Despite USADA prohibited from participating in a bicycle race for the rest of their lives, but Armstrong's spokesman called to participate in the two games is not within the jurisdiction of the USADA.

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