Former world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong is reported to have admitted using performance-enhancing drugs to help win the Tour de France.
Several sources tell U.S. media Armstrong made the confession during an emotional interview Monday with talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Neither Armstrong nor Winfrey have disclosed further details of the conversation, to be broadcast Thursday.
The 41-year-old cancer survivor had long denied using performance-enhancing drugs, despite years of persistent rumors.
In August, Armstrong was stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said it had proof he was centrally involved in a complex illegal doping program.
A number of other cyclists and former teammates testified against Armstrong during the probe.
Acting on the U.S. agency's recommendation, the International Cycling Union then stripped Armstrong of his Tour de France titles and banned him from any competition for life.
Earlier Monday, Armstrong apologized in person to the staff of his cancer charity for the scandal. Witnesses say Armstrong fought back tears as he gave what they call a sincere and heartfelt apology to his former colleagues.
Armstrong founded the Livestrong Foundation, based in Austin, Texas, but recently cut all ties to the group in an effort to prevent further negative publicity about its anti-cancer effort.
Culled from Voice of America
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Several sources tell U.S. media Armstrong made the confession during an emotional interview Monday with talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Neither Armstrong nor Winfrey have disclosed further details of the conversation, to be broadcast Thursday.
The 41-year-old cancer survivor had long denied using performance-enhancing drugs, despite years of persistent rumors.
In August, Armstrong was stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said it had proof he was centrally involved in a complex illegal doping program.
A number of other cyclists and former teammates testified against Armstrong during the probe.
Acting on the U.S. agency's recommendation, the International Cycling Union then stripped Armstrong of his Tour de France titles and banned him from any competition for life.
Earlier Monday, Armstrong apologized in person to the staff of his cancer charity for the scandal. Witnesses say Armstrong fought back tears as he gave what they call a sincere and heartfelt apology to his former colleagues.
Armstrong founded the Livestrong Foundation, based in Austin, Texas, but recently cut all ties to the group in an effort to prevent further negative publicity about its anti-cancer effort.
Culled from Voice of America
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