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Armstrong says he's happy investigation over

Fri Feb 3, 2012 5:05 PM EST
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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<p>FILE - In this July 17, 2009, file phot, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong reacts as he answers questions of reporters prior to the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) with start in Vittel and finish in Colmar, central France. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)</p>

FILE - In this July 17, 2009, file phot, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong reacts as he answers questions of reporters prior to the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) with start in Vittel and finish in Colmar, central France. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)

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AUSTIN — Lance Armstrong is relieved the federal investigation into doping allegations against him has ended, and says he always stayed confident he would not be charged.

Armstrong spoke by phone to The Associated Press on Thursday, his first interview since prosecutors closed their nearly two-year investigation last Friday. He says the decision to not bring charges should end any questions or rumors about doping during his career.

Armstrong won the Tour de France every year from 1999-2005.

Armstrong says he quietly celebrated the end of the investigation with his family and a beer at his home in Austin, Texas.

Armstrong is scheduled to travel to Panama City, Panama this weekend to compete Sunday in a triathlon. He also says he'll spend this year supporting an anti-smoking campaign in California.

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Greenwood10

I know I will never see that many consecutive wins of the Tour De France again. This guy was really dedicated to the sport.

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Reply#1 - Fri Feb 3, 2012 5:52 PM EST
Starseeker

I don't think you can minimize the effect of cancer treatment on Armstrong... It probably showed him he could endure much more than he would have thought possible and that he could push himself to places other cyclists fear to go. Or maybe his nerves are damaged and he just doesn't feel it.

  • 2 votes
Reply#2 - Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:29 PM EST
Philip Grant

They made this poor guy pee for everybody but the Pope. It's about time they go off of his back.

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Reply#3 - Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:58 PM EST
sms29s66

I think he's guilty as sin, but what difference does it make? The Tour de France is run in France!

    Reply#4 - Fri Feb 3, 2012 7:25 PM EST
    Angry Left-532262

    I wonder how many of the "fans" are more Armstrong (TM) fans than they are tour de france or even bicycling fans.

    I doubt most Americans could tell you much about the race besides Armstrong(TM) has won it a few times and that it involves bikes.

      Reply#5 - Fri Feb 3, 2012 7:50 PM EST
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