Lance Armstrong
For a period of 12 years, Lance Armstrong lied about doping to the entire world. In the process he selfishly ruined multiple live. A man who would ruin lives and lie just to ride a bike is truly selfish. Because the drugs that Lance Armstrong used and lied about can enhance his performance, and are banned, he should get his medals taken away. Lance Armstrong has been racing since he was 19 years old and has gone to win 7 tour de France titles. He founded the Livestrong charity which helps out cancer patients. Lance Armstrong was accused of doping during all of his races. He sued those who accused him of doping and ruined their reputations and even lives in the process. He later on confessed to his doping after appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show. He also admitted that he has been lying about it for 12 years. Because Armstrong cheated, he does not deserve his medals. In the article by Ashling O’Conner “I’m the fall guy: Armstrong puts a historical spin on his cheating” Armstrong tries to justify his actions. It is un-sportsmen like to try to justify cheating and lying the way he did. He obviously has no respect for the sport and others. In another article titled “Lance Armstrong tried to donate around $250,000 to USADA” Brent Schrotenboer mentions Armstrong’s attempt at a bribe. Someone who tries to bribe like that has something to hide. Armstrong knows what he did was wrong and is willing to do anything to cover it up. Even if it means ruining lives in the process. Armstrong ruined so many people’s lives during all of this. In the article “’admission’ just another Lance ploy” Greg couch explains how Armstrong ruined people’s lives. Armstrong demonstrated how selfish he is by suing all those innocent people for all that they have. He is selfish and should have his medals taken away from him as a token for the lives he has ruined. In another article by Liz Clarke “Armstrong confesses to doping” it gives examples of Armstrong threatening people if they