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Born September 18, 1971 (age 55) • Plano • Texas

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Lance Armstrong wearing a yellow jersey and cap, standing on the podium with both arms raised and holding a trophy after winning the Tour de France.
Lance Armstrong wearing a black and yellow Livestrong cycling jersey and helmet rides a bicycle during a training session with the Astana team.
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