Seven Cheers for Lance
By Karl-Thomas Musselman
One last time, "The Star-Spangled Banner" rang out over the Champs-Elysees in honor of Lance Armstrong.
One last time, on the podium against the backdrop of the Arc de Triomphe, the cancer survivor who became the greatest cyclist in Tour de France history slipped into the leader's yellow jersey Sunday. This time, it was the winner's jersey, for an unprecedented seventh consecutive year in the world's most grueling race.
He held his yellow cap over his heart as the American anthem played, and his twin 3-year-old daughters, Grace and Isabelle, wore matching yellow dresses.
"Vive le Tour! Forever," Armstrong said.
Half a Million people in Paris heard from now seven time Tour de France winner and Austinite Lance Armstrong.
I can only imagine what Congress Avenue will be like when he comes home to us. Way to go Lance, you inspire us all.
Posted by Karl-Thomas Musselman at July 24, 2005 11:34 PM
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