Lance Armstrong

Former professional road racing cyclist

American Plano, Texas, United States Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional road racing cyclist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/09/1971
Age55 years
BirthplacePlano, Texas, United States
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Lance Armstrong

07/10/2026

Armstrong and his wife, Anna Hansen, marked October 2 by celebrating the 30th anniversary of his testicular cancer diagnosis and his continued good health. The couple shared the message on social media, noting that they have been married for four years.

24/06/2026

NBC confirmed that Armstrong will return for a third year as part of its US Tour de France coverage through Peacock's post-stage show The Move. He remains barred from sanctioned cycling events, but the show keeps him involved in the race for American viewers.

25/02/2026

Apple acquired a feature film about Armstrong after a competitive auction among studios and streamers. The project is directed by Edward Berger, with Austin Butler cast to play the cyclist and Scott Stuber producing.

29/05/2025

Lance Armstrong appeared in a social media advertisement for Athletic Brewing Company, filmed at his home and featuring framed Tour de France yellow jerseys. The campaign drew attention because it prominently referenced his stripped Tour victories while promoting a non-alcoholic beer brand.

07/04/2025

Armstrong said on a podcast that he believes his seven Tour de France titles could one day be reinstated. His remarks revived discussion about the legacy of his results, which were annulled after doping violations.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLance Edward Armstrong
Birth NameLance Edward Gunderson
Known ForWinning seven Tour de France titles, later stripped due to doping violations
Notable AchievementFirst cyclist to win seven Tour de France titles (later annulled)

Personal Life

Cancer HistorySurvived stage 3 testicular cancer
Cancer Diagnosis1996, marking 30 years of survival as of 2026

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried to Anna Hansen

Family

Children
  • Olivia Marie
  • Max
  • Isabelle Rose
  • Elizabeth
  • Luke
SpouseAnna Hansen

Career

CyclingAmerican former professional road racing cyclist
Tour de FranceWon seven titles from 1999 to 2005, later stripped
Doping BanBanned from cycling and other sports under the World Anti-Doping Code
Other ActivitiesHosted a podcast and occasionally provided sports commentary; also competed in Ironman events after retiring from cycling
Lifetime IneligibilityUCI lifetime ineligibility bars official or professional activity at sanctioned events; media work with official broadcasters is not covered
Broadcast Role 2026Returned as a contributor to NBC's Peacock Tour de France coverage through the post-stage show The Move, for a third year

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Became widely known as a cancer survivor and athlete
2. Later hosted a podcast and occasionally provided sports commentary
3. Also competed in Ironman events after retiring from cycling

Also born on 18 September

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