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Lance Armstrong: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Lance Edward Gunderson
  • Birth Place: Plano, TX
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/18/1971, Virgo
  • Profession: Cyclist
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Lance Armstrong Fast Facts:
  • Was a professional triathlete at the age of 16.
  • At 25, was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which spread to his brain and lungs, and was given a 50-50 chance of survival.
  • Following surgery and chemotherapy, was declared cancer-free the next year, and returned to cycling.
  • Won the Tour de France seven straight times, from 1999 to 2005.
  • Was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 2002.
  • His foundation's yellow Livestrong bracelets, which benefit cancer research, became a fashion trend in 2004.
  • Broke his right collarbone in a crash during a 2009 bike race in Spain; doctors used a 5-inch metal plate and 12 screws during surgery to repair the bone, which had broken into four pieces.
  • Lance Armstrong Relationships:
  • Anna Hansen - Significant Other
  • Edward Gunderson - Father
  • Grace Elisabeth Armstrong - Daughter
  • Isabelle Rose Armstrong - Daughter
  • Kristin Richard - Ex-wife
  • Linda Armstrong Kelly - Mother
  • Luke David Armstrong - Son
  • Max Armstrong - Son
  • Sheryl Crow - Ex-fiancée
  • Terry Armstrong - Stepfather
  • Tory Burch - Ex-significant Other
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