JPL Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Lance Armstrong faces the prospect of losing his Legion of Honor medal after French officials said they will open an inquiry following his admission that he doped during his Tour de France wins. Armstrong was awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in 2005 in recognition of his seven consecutive Tour victories. The American admitted to doping during all of those wins and has been stripped of the titles. Francois Sourd, top aide to the head of the Legion of Honor, told The Associated Press that "an inquiry will be opened." The investigation is expected to last several weeks. Read the complete news article: http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-could-lose-legion-honor-medal-180342685--spt.html Jean-Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I admire Lance Armstrong, it's amazing what he did winning the Tour de France, last time I was on drugs I couldn't even find my bike. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I admire Lance Armstrong, it's amazing what he did winning the Tour de France, last time I was on drugs I couldn't even find my bike. Paul He received it for what he cheated on... Seems logical to lose it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm surprised they even have to think about it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Shame that a well respected sportsman should end his glory days in such a manner. His victories were I'm sure an inspration to many who wished to emulate him. performance enhancing substances are however not part of the "Spirit of the Game", he now stands to lose any respect he may have earned. Now where's my Crack pipe and ganja stash!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The unfortunate side of drugs in sports, is anyone taking them is basically saying "if anyone wants to compete against me he basically has to take drugs to have a chance..." What gets me are the arguments "Well, why not legalise it for all participants.."... which is a load of bollx.... Why? Just to let those who already take them carry on taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 He should lose it. I dont care if "everyone" does it...he got caught; that makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Agree... there is no "Honor" in cheating. He should lose that medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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