July 25, 2004
LANCE WINS RECORD 6th TOUR!
Never in its 101-year history has the Tour had a winner like Armstrong -- who just eight years ago was given less than a 50 percent chance of overcoming testicular cancer that spread to his lungs and brain.
His streak of six straight crowns has helped reinvigorate the greatest race in cycling, steering it into the 21st century. And the Tour, as much a part of French summers as languid meals over chilled rose, molded Armstrong into a sporting superstar.
No. 6: The achievement was almost too much for even Armstrong to comprehend.
"It might take years. I don't know. It hasn't sunk in yet. But six, standing on the top step on the podium on the Champs-Elysees is really special," he said.
How did Lance get his 6th win? It's all due to this fantastic group of riders.
Without them, Lance would not have made it to six.
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Did we have any doubts? Now is a good time to relax, enjoy your kids while they are young and give those legs a rest. :-)
Posted by: muddy at July 25, 2004 02:19 PMNo doubts here! Of course I know that the French we're praying and cursing against it.
Posted by: skywalker at July 25, 2004 03:40 PMI think it may have been Glen Beck (or maybe not) who said, "don't you just hate it when you create a sport that you just can't win?"
Posted by: mrs. muddy at July 25, 2004 06:56 PM