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Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong 1971-, American cyclist, b. Dallas, Tex. He won (1991) the U.S. amateur cycling championship, turned professional (1992), and by the mid-1990s had won the Tour DuPont twice and was being hailed as the finest U.S. cyclist. In 1996, however, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, wh... Read more

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Lance Armstrong
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong (born 1971) will certainly be remembered...will touch more lives through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Race for the...research and assistance. A Good Mother Lance Armstrong was born in Plano, Texas, on September... Read more
Tour de France
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...in Spain 1996 Bjarne Riis Denmark 1997 Jan Ullrich Germany 1998 Marco Pantini Italy 1999 Lance Armstrong USA 2000 Lance Armstrong USA 2001 Lance Armstrong USA 2002 Lance Armstrong USA 2003 Lance Armstrong USA Read more
Army Combat Branches: Cavalry
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History ...in force or pursue retreating units, using pistols, swords, lance, and the intimidating power of massed horses to overwhelm soldiers...Commanders on each side, however, like J. E. B. Stuart and George Armstrong Custer , made a name for themselves leading or directing units... Read more
Bicycles and Bicycling
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History ...competitive cycling back into the public imagination. Lance Armstrong, racing for the U.S. Postal Service team after recovering...in 1999. With a follow‐up victory in 2000, Armstrong and his team further boosted the popularity and visibility... Read more
U.S. Postal Service
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law ...middle 1990s, the USPS began sponsoring a professional bicycling team that gained worldwide renown when team member Lance Armstrong won the prestigious Tour de France for five consecutive years beginning in 1999. In 2002 the USPS announced a postal... Read more
bicycle racing
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...that year, American Floyd Landis, tested positive for high testosterone levels (and presumed testosterone use) and was ultimately stripped of the title. In addition, the long-dominant Lance Armstrong was accused, after his retirement, of doping. Read more

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Fantasia
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Night on Bald Mountain/Ave Maria" segment); directors: Samuel Armstrong ("Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and "The Nutcracker Suite...Mountain/Ave Maria" segment); animation directors: Samuel Armstrong ("Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and "The Nutcracker Suite...Anderson, J. Gordon Legg, Herbert Ryman, Yale ... Read more
Bicycling
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...1986. He won again in 1989 and 1990, becoming one of only a handful of riders to win the tour three times. In 1999 Lance Armstrong became the first to win the Tour de France as a member of an American team. He won again in 2000, 2001, and 2002... Read more

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Lance Armstrong: World Champion cyclist.
Magazine article from: Jack & Jill; 7/1/1994; ; 561 words ; Lance Armstrong knew it was time to make the winning break. Pedaling...came into view, he was overcome with excitement. Lance Armstrong was about to become one of the youngest world...the next Greg Lemond, says Lance. I'm the first Lance Armstrong. Read more
Remarks in a Ceremony Honoring Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong.(Transcript)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 8/6/2001; 547 words ; ...true champ, a great American, Lance Armstrong. America's incredibly proud...heart is tested, and that's when Lance Armstrong excels. In the hardest part...Tour de France champion, is Lance Armstrong's chief competitor. The two... Read more
TOUR DE LANCE: CYCLING PHYSICS.(Lance Armstrong)
Magazine article from: Science World; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...physics! Take a spin with Lance Armstrong as he speeds through a winning...2001, world-champion cyclist Lance Armstrong became the firs American...a slow-motion crawl--but Lance feels right at home. Armstrong's strength is due in part... Read more
Lance Armstrong: Super Cyclist and Survivor.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication; 3/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; Armstrong's attitude was vital in overriding a devastating roadblock to success. Like most teenagers, Lance Armstrong felt different. But Armstrong's feelings didn't arise from typical teen awkwardness...down the pool, and bicycle home. At age 14, Armstrong decided to use his physical skills ... Read more
"Sportsman of the Year" Lance Armstrong and guests celebrate with bottled Guinness Draft at a recent Sports Illustrated Party, held at the restaurant Tao in New York City.
Magazine article from: Modern Brewery Age; 2/3/2003; 207 words ; ...Caption: Sportsman of the Year Lance Armstrong and guests celebrate with bottled...co-presenting sponsors on hand as Lance Armstrong was honored as the 2002 Sports...president, consumer marketing, GBIC Lance Armstrong and Dave Eickholt, president... Read more
Lance Armstrong, el canceroso conquistador de Francia.(TT: Lance Armstrong, cancer victim, Tour de France winner.)
Magazine article from: Contenido; 10/1/2000; 700+ words ; ...ciclista estadunidense Lance Armstrong --entonces de 25...ahora con Terry Armstrong, quien adopto legalmente...divorcio de su madre, Lance se volcó de...fatiga, los cuales Armstrong padeció con...lo permitió, Lance montó en su... Read more
Lance Armstrong's War: One Man's Battle Against Fate, Fame, Love, Death, Scandal, and a Few Other Rivals on the Road to the Tour de France.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News; 11/1/2005; 107 words ; 0060734973 Lance Armstrong's war; one man's battle against fate...journalist Coyle recounts the story of Lance Armstrong's 2004 cycling season, which culminated...France. Drawing upon interviews with Armstrong as well as his friends, trainers... Read more
AMD and HP generate over USD2m for the Lance Armstrong Foundation.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)(Hewlett-Packard Co.)(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Telecomworldwire; 1/30/2006; 181 words ; ...generate over USD2m for the Lance Armstrong Foundation(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...more than USD2m to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), a cancer survivor...message and a reproduction of Lance Armstrong's autograph. For each HP Special... Read more
Gutman, Bill. Lance Armstrong, a biography.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Kliatt; 9/1/2003; ; 265 words ; ...interchanged with the name Lance Armstrong. Armstrong's role as the...Tour de France in 1997. Armstrong credits his illness with...racing style. Color photos of Armstrong's 1999 and 2000 Tour de...references to the 2003 event. Armstrong's continuing role as a cycling...s completion ... Read more
Lance Armstrong won his sixth Tour de France, that love/hate letter to human stamina and Gallic geography.(The Week)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: National Review; 8/23/2004; 121 words ; * Lance Armstrong won his sixth Tour de France, that love...In the best tradition of competition, Armstrong's rival cyclists hailed his record-breaking...the race, in which two Germans spat at Armstrong, and another, wearing a F*** Bush T-shirt... Read more