Lance Armstrong: The Tour de France and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever

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Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever

by Reed Albergotti

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The Biggest Doping Scandal in Sports History

Lance Armstrong was one of the most successful cyclists in history. He won the Tour de France seven times, a record that seemed unbeatable. But in 2012, Armstrong was stripped of his titles after it was revealed that he had used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career.

Armstrong's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of doping in sports. It is also a story about the power of whistleblowers and the importance of holding athletes accountable for their actions.

How Armstrong Cheated

Armstrong used a variety of methods to cheat his way to victory. He used EPO, a drug that increases red blood cell count and improves endurance. He also used testosterone, a steroid that increases muscle mass and strength.

Armstrong's team also engaged in a variety of other unethical practices, such as bullying and intimidation. They also covered up positive drug tests and paid off witnesses.

How Armstrong Was Caught

Armstrong's cheating was finally exposed thanks to the efforts of whistleblowers such as Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton. Landis and Hamilton were both former teammates of Armstrong who were willing to speak out about his drug use.

In 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) released a report that detailed Armstrong's doping. The report was based on witness testimony, emails, and other evidence.

Armstrong was stripped of his titles and banned from cycling for life. He also lost all of his sponsorships and endorsements.

The Aftermath

Armstrong's downfall was a major blow to the sport of cycling. It also damaged the reputation of the Tour de France.

In the years since Armstrong's fall, cycling has taken steps to clean up the sport. The International Cycling Union (UCI) has implemented stricter anti-doping measures. And teams are now more likely to report riders who are suspected of doping.

Armstrong's story is a reminder that cheating will not be tolerated in sports. It is also a reminder of the importance of whistleblowers and the power of the media to hold athletes accountable for their actions.

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Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever

by Reed Albergotti

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6792 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	385 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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