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Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an American professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI ProTeam Team Astana. He won the Tour de France a record-breaking seven consecutive years, from 1999 to 2005. He is the only individual to win seven times, having broken the previous record of five wins, shared by Miguel Indurain (consecutive) and Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx and Jacques Anquetil. He has survived testicular cancer, a germ cell tumor that metastasized to his brain and lungs, in 1996. His cancer treatments included brain and testicular surgery and extensive chemotherapy, and his prognosis was originally poor.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Dozens of runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York, New York. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Dozens of runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York, New York. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31:  Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31:  Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31:  Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Dozens of runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York, New York. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Dozens of runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York, New York. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans wait for Lance Armstrong in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31:  Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.

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