Lance Armstrong
Cyclist from the United States.
The record
Lance Armstrong is a cyclist from the United States. Born on 18 September 1971 in Plano, Armstrong is 55.
Armstrong has played for 5 teams, including Motorola, Cofidis and Discovery Channel. Armstrong studied at General William J. Palmer High School and Plano East Senior High School. Honours include Vélo d'Or, Princess of Asturias Award for Sports and Associated Press Athlete of the Year, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 102 languages, Lance Armstrong is No. 1,166 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 September 1971, Plano (age 55)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Sport cyclist, autobiographer, podcaster
- Nickname
- Big Tex
- Field
- Sport
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- General William J. Palmer High School, Plano East Senior High School
- Height
- 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 102
Did you know
Shares a birthday with Anna Netrebko and Samuel Johnson.
One of 10 people in the Index born in Plano, with Kevin McHale.
Lance has played for 5 teams.
Has a Wikipedia article in 102 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Teams
- 1992–1996Motorola
- 1997Cofidis
- 1998–2005Discovery Channel
- 2009XDS Astana Team
- 2010–2011RadioShack
Connections
- FatherEddie Charles Gunderson
- MotherLinda Gayle Mooneyham
Honours and works
Awards
- Vélo d'Or1999
- Princess of Asturias Award for Sports2000
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year2002
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year2003
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year2004
- Knight of the Legion of Honour2005
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year2005
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- Wikidata Q2172 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)