Lance Armstrong Through the Years
Previous
-
Corbeil-Essonnes, France: US Lance Armstrong shows seven fingers (meaning seven victories) before the 21st stage of the 92nd Tour de France cycling race between Corbeil-Essonnes and the Champs-Elysees in Paris, 24 July 2005. Armstrong will retire after the end of the 144km 21st stage when he will have guaranteed a seventh consecutive victory on the race. -
Overall leader Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, signals "six" to the photographers shortly after the start of the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004. Armstrong was expected to win his sixth straight Tour de France later Sunday. -
Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, center, signals five after winning his fifth consecutive Tour de France cycling race, after the 20th and final stage of the Tour de France between Ville-d'Avray and Paris, in this July 27, 2003 file photo. -
Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, puts on the yellow jersey after he won the prologue of the Tour de France cycling race, a 7-kilometer (4.35 miles) individual time trial in Luxembourg, Saturday, July 6, 2002. -
Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, stands at attention during the playing of the national anthems after he won the Tour de France in Paris Sunday, July 29, 2001. -
Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, rides down the Champs Elysees with an American flag after the 21st and final stage of the cycling race in Paris, Sunday, July 23, 2000. Armstrong will race for the U.S. at the Summer Olympics in Sydney despite a training accident two weeks ago that caused a slight spinal fracture, a USA Cycling official said Wednesday. -
The winner of the 1999 Tour de France, Lance Armstrong OF THE US, raises a glass of champagne with celebrating his win during his honor lap on the Champs Elysees in Paris, 25 July 1999. -
Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, strains in the last meters on his way to winning the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 15.5-kilometer (9.6-mile) individual time trial between Bourg-d'Oisans and L'Alpe d'Huez, French Alps, Wednesday, July 21, 2004. It is the race's first ever time trial on the legendary ascent to the L'Alpe d'Huez ski station. -
Now six-time Tour de France winner lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, left, holds his hand on his chest as he listens to national anthems after winning his sixth straight Tour de France race, after the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, Sunday, July 25, 2004. -
The pack rides up the Ballon d'Alsace pass during the 9th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Gerardmer and Mulhouse, eastern France, Sunday, July 10, 2005. Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark won the stage, Voigt took the overall lead from Lance Armstrong. Overall leader, six-time Tour de France winner and leader of the Discovery Channel cycling team, Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, is seen at center, followed by Jan Ullrich of Germany. -
Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, pedals in the ascent to Courchevel, during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Grenoble and Courchevel, French Alps, Tuesday, July 12, 2005. Armstrong placed second to take the overall lead, Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the stage. -
Overall leader of the Tour de France cycling race, Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, right, relaxes with compatriot and teammate George Hincapie outside their hotel in Pau, southwestern France, prior to a training session of Team Discovery Channel, Monday, July 18, 2005. Riders of the Tour de France were enjoying a rest day on Monday, as the race resumes Tuesday with the 16th stage between Mourenx and Pau, southwestern France. -
Overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, right, waves from the podium after the 11th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, Thursday, July 17, 2003, between Narbonne and Toulouse, southwestern France, as visiting American movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger looks on. -
Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, reacts as he finishes second behind David Millar, of Great Britain, during the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 16.5-kilometer (10 miles) individual time trial around the Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers, central France, Saturday, July 1, 2000. -
SAC BEE ONLINE GALLERY Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, reacts as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 30.45-mile individual time trial between Pornic and Nantes, western France, Saturday, July 26, 2003. Britain's David Millar won the stage, Armstrong finished third, securing his overall lead over Jan Ullrich of Germany, by 11 seconds. Ullrich finished fourth. (AP Photo/ Laurent Rebours) PUBDATE_2003_07_26_PrePrint_SSP Sports_S1 -
SAC BEE ONLINE GALLERY Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, pedals during the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 49-kilometer (30.45-mile) individual time trial between Pornic and Nantes, western France, Saturday, July 26, 2003. Britain's David Millar won the stage. Armstrong finished third, securing his overall lead over rival Jan Ullrich, of Germany, by 11 more seconds. (AP Photo/ Peter Dejong) -
SAC BEE ONLINE GALLERY Overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, foreground, cools himself off, followed by Jan Ullrich of Germany, right, in the ascent of the Port de Pailheres pass during the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Toulouse, southwestern France, and Ax-3 Domaines, French Pyrenees, Saturday, July 19, 2003. (AP Photo/ Laurent Rebours) -
Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and the rest of the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team are training in Solvang, Calif., for the third consecutive year. The racing season begins next month and climaxes with the Tour in July. -
In this July 9, 2005 file photo, Spectators urge on overall leader Lance Armstrong, center,of Austin, Texas,, followed by T-Mobile team leader Jan Ullrich of Germany in the ascent of the Dobel pass near Dobel, Germany, during the 8th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Pforzheim, Germany, and Gerardmer, eastern France. Armstrong fears he could be attacked by spectators if he returns to the Tour de France next year. The seven-time Tour champion, who is making a comeback after three years in retirement, said in an interview in The Guardian on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, that he is concerned about his safety. -
Thousands of people crowd Congress Avenue during a parade in honor of six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in Austin, Texas, after Armstrong rode past them and the streets were opened to the public. -
This July 19, 2009, file photo shows seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong as he crosses the finish line during 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, in Verbier, Switzerland. The seven-time Tour de France winner, arguably the greatest performer in the history of cycling, is a focal point of a federal investigation that combines old allegations with new claims and testimony, all of which will come together over the next several months to either topple or vindicate him. Or simply lead to more questions. -
In this July 25, 2004 file photo, overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, negotiates a curve as he enters Concorde square in Paris during the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris. Armstrong is getting back on his bike, determined to win an eighth Tour de France. The Tour "is the intention," Armstrong's spokesman Mark Higgins told The Associated Press, "but we've got some homework to do over there." -
In this July 24, 2005 file photo, Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, holds the winner's trophy after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race, during ceremonies on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, after the 21st and final stage of the race between Corbeil-Essonnes, south of Paris, and the French capital. Armstrong is getting back on his bike, determined to win an eighth Tour de France. The Tour "is the intention," Armstrong's spokesman Mark Higgins told The Associated Press, "but we've got some homework to do over there." -
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong of the US, second right reacts with cyclists prior to the start of the 58th Circuit de la Sarthe, with Christophe Moreau, Pierrick Fedrigo , Thomas Voeckler, and Dimitri Champion, from left to right, in Sable sur Sarthe, western France, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. -
Seven-time Tour de France cycling classic winner US Lance Armstrong from RadioShack team rides during the first stage of the 58th "Circuit de la Sarthe" between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Varades, western France, on April 6, 2010. Spanish Luis Leon Sanchez from Caisse d'Epargne team won the first stage. -
In this July 6, 2010, file photo, Lance Armstrong grimaces prior to the start of the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Wanze, Belgium. Armstrong said on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, that he is finished fighting charges from the United States Anti-Doping Agency that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his unprecedented cycling career, a decision that could put his string of seven Tour de France titles in jeopardy. -
lance Armstrong of team Astana turns the corner at 19th Street and N Street during the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race in Sacramento on Saturday, February 14, 2009. -
Lance Armstrong hits the first curve on Stage one of the Amgen Tour of California 2009 in Sacramento, CA on February 14, 2009. -
Lance Armstrong of Team Astana adjusts his glasses in the start house before his prolouge during the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race in Sacramento on Saturday, February 14, 2009. -
Tina Mammone (cq) of Napa leaves a chalk message for Lance Armstrong in the street on Capitol Mall during the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race in Sacramento on Saturday, February 14, 2009. -
Lance Armstrong rounds the first curve while the crowd all try to get a shot of him. Thousands of spectators filled the streets of downtown Sacramento to watch the Amgen tour of California. Photo taken Friday February 13, 2009. -
Lance Armstrong rides during stage one of the Angen Tour of California race in Sacramento. Photo taken Saturday Feb. 14, 2009 -
Lance Armstrong rides during stage one of the Angen Tour of California race in Sacramento. Photo taken Saturday Feb. 14, 2009 -
Lance Armstrong broke away from the pack late in the race while on the uphill on Commercial Street on Sunday afternoon at the Nevada City Bicycle Classic in Nevada City, California. June 21, 2009 Showcase 2009 -
Lance Armstrong raises his arms as he crosses the finish line as the winner of the Nevada City Bicycle Classic in Nevada City, California on Sunday afternoon. June 21, 2009 -
Astana rider, Lance Armstrong, rides the course with teammates before the start of day one of the Amgen Tour of California. Photo Taken Saturday Feb. 14., 2009 -
Lance Armstrong, right, chats with Andy Schleck prior to the start of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California on Sunday in Nevada City. -
Lance Armstrong looks out at the fans prior to the start of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California in Nevada City on Sunday. -
Radio Shack rider Lance Armstrong rides with his teammates in the Peloton through El Dorado during the first stage of Amgen Tour of California on Sunday afternoon on Sunday, May 16, 2010. -
Radio Shack rider Lance Armstrong rides with the Peloton on the Jackson Highway during the first stage of Amgen Tour of California on Sunday afternoon on Sunday, May 16, 2010. -
Lance Armstrong, said that he was happy to be back cycling during a press conference for the Amgen Tour of California at the Sheraton in Downtown Sacramento o Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. -
Lance Armstrong speaks at the Amgen Tour of California news conference on Thursday at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. -
Lance Armstrong smiles during the Amgen Tour of California news conference on Thursday at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. -
Riders of Team US Postal Service pedal under the rain outside the village of Bancourt during the 4th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 64.5-kilometer (40.08-mile) team time-trial between Cambrai and Arras, norhtern France, Wednesday, July 7, 2004. The team won the stage and its leader, Lance Armstrong, seen second from left, took the overall lead of the race. -
US Postal Service team leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Valreas, southern France, and Villard-de-Lans, French Alps, Tuesday, July 20, 2004. Armstrong takes the overall lead of the race. -
Overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, rides during the 19th and next-to-last stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 55-kilometer (34.18-mile) individual time trial around Besancon, eastern France, Saturday, July 24, 2004. Armstrong won the stage, clocking 1 hour, 6 minutes. -
Overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, strains in the final ascent towards Luz-Ardiden, during the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bagneres-de-Bigorre and Luz-Ardiden, French Pyrenees, Monday, July 21, 2003. Armstrong won the stage. -
Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004. Jan Ullrich of Germany, seen behind, finished third behind Armstrong and T-Mobile teammate Andreas Kloeden. -
Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, holds the winner's trophy as his son Luke, rear right, his twin daughters Grace, right, and Isabelle, look on, after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race, during ceremonies on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, after the 21st and final stage of the race between Corbeil-Essonnes, south of Paris, and the French capital, Sunday, July 24, 2005. The Arc de Triomphe is seen behind.
What You Should Know About Comments on Sacbee.com
Sacbee.com is happy to provide a forum for reader interaction, discussion, feedback and reaction to our stories. However, we reserve the right to delete inappropriate comments or ban users who can't play nice. (See our full terms of service here.)
Here are some rules of the road:
• Keep your comments civil. Don't insult one another or the subjects of our articles. If you think a comment violates our guidelines click the "Report Abuse" link to notify the moderators. Responding to the comment will only encourage bad behavior.
• Don't use profanities, vulgarities or hate speech. This is a general interest news site. Sometimes, there are children present. Don't say anything in a way you wouldn't want your own child to hear.
• Do not attack other users; focus your comments on issues, not individuals.
• Stay on topic. Only post comments relevant to the article at hand.
• Do not copy and paste outside material into the comment box.
• Don't repeat the same comment over and over. We heard you the first time.
• Do not use the commenting system for advertising. That's spam and it isn't allowed.
• Don't use all capital letters. That's akin to yelling and not appreciated by the audience.
• Don't flag other users' comments just because you don't agree with their point of view. Please only flag comments that violate these guidelines.
You should also know that The Sacramento Bee does not screen comments before they are posted. You are more likely to see inappropriate comments before our staff does, so we ask that you click the "Report Abuse" link to submit those comments for moderator review. You also may notify us via email at feedback@sacbee.com. Note the headline on which the comment is made and tell us the profile name of the user who made the comment. Remember, comment moderation is subjective. You may find some material objectionable that we won't and vice versa.
If you submit a comment, the user name of your account will appear along with it. Users cannot remove their own comments once they have submitted them.
About Comments
Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, and personal attacks. Flagrant or repeat violators will be banned. See more about comments here.