Lance Armstrong

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Lance Armstrong - a cancer survivor and an inspiration. Lance is indisputably one of the greatest athletes of all time, winning arguably the toughest race on earth, The Tour de France, not once but seven years consecutively. He has been awarded virtually every sports honour there is, and has become a symbol of hope and inspiration. What is undeniable is that Lance Armstrong has won the most important race of all - his life.

biography

Lance Armstrong - a cancer survivor and an inspiration. Lance is indisputably one of the greatest athletes of all time, winning arguably the toughest race on earth, The Tour de France, not once but seven years consecutively. He has been awarded virtually every sports honour there is, and has become a symbol of hope and inspiration. What is undeniable is that Lance Armstrong has won the most important race of all - his life.

Lance entered the 1996 season as the No. 1 ranked cyclist in the world, competed as a member of the U.S Cycling Team in the Atlanta summer Olympic Games, and signed a contract with the French-based Cofidis racing team. While seemingly at the top of his sport, in October of 1996 Lance was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer.

Tests revealed that the cancer had spread to his lungs and his brain; his chances for recovery were far less than 50-50. Lance began an aggressive form of chemotherapy with the advice of specialists; he tried a course of treatment that gave him a chance for a full recovery with less danger of losing lung capacity as a side effect. Remarkably, the chemotherapy began to work, and Lance gradually allowed his thoughts to return to racing.

While undergoing cancer treatment Lance founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation in Austin, Texas. It has since become among the most influential organisations of its kind. The foundation provides practical information and tools people need to battle cancer and live strong through education, advocacy, public health programs, and research grants. Lance continues to be a leader and activist on behalf of cancer survivors all around the world.

Lance has now retired from professional cycling, but one thing remains certain, no matter what his path, he will travel it with the sure knowledge that everyday is precious and that every step matters.

Lance can deliver speeches on a number of topics:
Motivation
Leadership
Commitment
Teamwork
His life story

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