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His accomplishments are even more incredible as he survived after being diagnosed with heart lung and testicular [[cancer]]. The doctors gave him a 50% chance of surviving, but it was actually much lower. Armstrong came back from his illness to retrain and go on to amass his incredible string of victories. After his 2005 Tour-de-France win, Lance retired from competitive cycling.
His accomplishments are even more incredible as he survived after being diagnosed with heart lung and testicular [[cancer]]. The doctors gave him a 50% chance of surviving, but it was actually much lower. Armstrong came back from his illness to retrain and go on to amass his incredible string of victories. After his 2005 Tour-de-France win, Lance retired from competitive cycling.
Armstong is an agnostic having had poor experiences in his childhood from a step-father who claimed to be religious. Lance never became involved in organized religion, although he does wear a crucifix.<ref>http://www.celebatheists.com/index.php?title=Lance_Armstrong</ref>
Armstong is an agnostic having had poor experiences in his childhood from a step-father who claimed to be religious. Lance never became involved in organized religion, although he wears a crucifix to remind him of a fellow cancer patient.<ref>http://www.celebatheists.com/index.php?title=Lance_Armstrong</ref>
<blockquote>"I don't have anything against organized religion per se. We all need something in our lives. I personally just have not accepted that belief."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"I don't have anything against organized religion per se. We all need something in our lives. I personally just have not accepted that belief."</blockquote>
==Doping Allegations==
Throughout the latter half of his career Armstrong received negative media attention due to allegations of taking performance enhancing drugs. These allegations were never substantiated and his reputation as a fair competitor remains strong. At one stage, Lance described himself as the most tested (for drugs) athlete in the world.
==After Retirement==
==After Retirement==