The Armstrong fallout: Thoughts and theories

Armstrong fallout: Thoughts and theories

The Armstrong fallout: Thoughts and theories

The Lance Armstrong fallout - questions, denials and doping reactions Friday last week saw Lance Armstrong release a statement that effectively ended his fight against the USADA doping charges, and accept the stripping of his seven Tour de France titles. It was a significant day for the sport, if only because it forces a look back to the era of cycling that was so tainted by drugs that between 1996 and 2006, the sport has not had a single champion untainted by doping. The timeline reads: Riis, Ullrich, Pantani, Armstrong, Landis, and here we sit, seven years later with a big asterisk next to the Tour! The reaction to the USADA case, and Armstrong's statement, has however produced huge debate. I've refrained from comment here, but have been discussing it at length over on Facebook and Twitter for those interested in the day-to-day thoughts that come up. But it's time to add...

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@Jadedragon7 » 28 Aug '12, 4pm
Like Ive said time & time AGAIN jst bcos #DrugTests r NEGATIVE doesnt mean they AINT taking DRUGS! Armstrong fallout: [link]
@Jadedragon7 » 28 Aug '12, 4pm
"@AtoBoldon: The Armstrong fallout: Thoughts & theories [link]"> Ok READ this & tell me its all a "witch-hunt" PLEASE! #Sigh
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RT @Jadedragon7: Like Ive said time & time AGAIN jst bcos #DrugTests r NEGATIVE doesnt mean they AINT taking DRUGS! Armstrong fallout: [link]
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