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BIRTH
Lance Edward Armstrong, was born on september 18, 1971. in Plano Texas -
Childhood
He being swimming at the age 12, he came a professional triathlete by 16, US Olympic cycling, he focussed on cycling because he was talented -
After High School
After his graduation he became the US National Amateur Champions, he won races in that year -
Goals
In this year he won multiple titles including the World Cycling Championship and participated in his first Tour de France -
illness
October 2nd 1996 at the age of 25 Armstrong found the cause of his deterioration he had stage 3 testicular cancer because itt has spread to his lungs abdomen ans brain he required chemo and surgery -
Cancer Foundation
He chose forming his own charity organization the Lance armstrong Foundation by 1998 -
His retirement
On February 16 2011 was the day he announced his final retirement from competition
