There is news about this sportsman buzzing over CNN.
Just for us to know, this is a summary of the world's popular road cyclist's fall from grace.The guy on the right in that picture.
As you know, we have more serious challenges like the Aluu4 killing and flooding cases to resolve than dwell on this matter like mother hens over eggs. So quickly, here is the breakdown of the cyclist who has been on dope over the years..July 24, 2005: Wins record seventh Tour de France title, taunting doubters with podium speech: “I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles.”
Sept. 9, 2008: Announces return to competitive cycling under new RadioShack team.
July 26, 2009: Finishes third in 2009 Tour de France amid feud with teammate Alberto Contador.
Oct. 1, 2009: Sends lawyer to rep ex-wife, Kristin Armstrong, in civil lawsuit; in deposition, she declines to answer questions about banned drugs.
April 30, 2010: Former teammate Floyd Landis sends email to cycling officials accusing Armstrong of extensive doping and cover-up.
Spring 2010: Federal grand jury in Los Angeles begins investigating Armstrong and his backers for fraud, issuing subpoenas for documents and hearing testimony from Armstrong’s sponsors, teammates and friends.
June 25, 2010: Daily News reports that Landis wore wire and small camera for feds in drug probe of cycling team owner Michael Ball.
May 22, 2011: Former Armstrong teammate Tyler Hamilton tells "60 Minutes" Armstrong personally oversaw team's doping programs.
Feb. 3, 2012: Federal prosecutors suspend Armstrong criminal investigation without
filing charges.
June 12, 2012: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong and five associates with wide-ranging doping conspiracy.
July 9, 2012: Armstrong sues USADA in federal court, claiming violation of due process rights.
Aug. 20, 2012: Federal judge Sam Sparks dismisses Armstrong’s suit.
Aug. 23, 2012: Armstrong announces he’ll surrender fight against USADA.
Sept. 5, 2012: Hamilton and co-author Daniel Coyle publish devastating insider account "The Secret Race”
Oct. 10, 2012: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency releases “reasoned decision” explaining why it stripped Armstrong’s seven Tour de France titles and banned him from future competitions.
July 26, 2009: Finishes third in 2009 Tour de France amid feud with teammate Alberto Contador.
Oct. 1, 2009: Sends lawyer to rep ex-wife, Kristin Armstrong, in civil lawsuit; in deposition, she declines to answer questions about banned drugs.
April 30, 2010: Former teammate Floyd Landis sends email to cycling officials accusing Armstrong of extensive doping and cover-up.
Spring 2010: Federal grand jury in Los Angeles begins investigating Armstrong and his backers for fraud, issuing subpoenas for documents and hearing testimony from Armstrong’s sponsors, teammates and friends.
June 25, 2010: Daily News reports that Landis wore wire and small camera for feds in drug probe of cycling team owner Michael Ball.
May 22, 2011: Former Armstrong teammate Tyler Hamilton tells "60 Minutes" Armstrong personally oversaw team's doping programs.
Feb. 3, 2012: Federal prosecutors suspend Armstrong criminal investigation without
filing charges.
June 12, 2012: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency charges Armstrong and five associates with wide-ranging doping conspiracy.
July 9, 2012: Armstrong sues USADA in federal court, claiming violation of due process rights.
Aug. 20, 2012: Federal judge Sam Sparks dismisses Armstrong’s suit.
Aug. 23, 2012: Armstrong announces he’ll surrender fight against USADA.
Sept. 5, 2012: Hamilton and co-author Daniel Coyle publish devastating insider account "The Secret Race”
Oct. 10, 2012: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency releases “reasoned decision” explaining why it stripped Armstrong’s seven Tour de France titles and banned him from future competitions.
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