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Sports Scandals That Shook the World — #189 —

The Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal

James Smith Log by: James Smith
Lance Armstrong was once regarded as one of the greatest athletes in cycling history, admired not only for his seven consecutive Tour de France victories but also for his comeback from cancer. For years, he denied all allegations of doping and even took legal action against accusers. However, in 2012, a detailed investigation by the US Anti-Doping Agency revealed that Armstrong had led one of the most sophisticated doping programs in professional sports. The evidence included testimonies from former teammates, medical records, and financial trails. As a result, Armstrong was stripped of all his Tour de France titles and received a lifetime ban from professional cycling. The scandal deeply damaged public trust in competitive cycling and became a global symbol of systemic cheating in sports.
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