![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Biography:Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong made headlines not only as one of the world's foremost athletes - with prowess to rival almost any other individual in his chosen sport - but for his ability to overcome a seemingly insurmountable and devastating obstacle that life thrust into his path. Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Armstrong gravitated to strenuous physical activity at an early age, winning the Kids Triathlon at 13. By his late teens, he had established himself as a professional athlete; his focus and attention gravitated away from his high school studies to such a degree that he almost failed to graduate, and he began training doggedly with the U.S. Olympics Cycling Development Team. In successive years, Armstrong racked up a plethora of awards and honors that included multiple Tour de France victories, competition in the Olympics, and - eventually - the title of #1 racing cyclist in the world.... Full Biography
| |||||||||||||||||||||
| advertisement |