Monday, October 1, 2012
Event is scheduled the day before he competes in the "Half Full" Triathlon at Centennial Park.
Do you have a question for Lance Armstrong? Well here's your opportunity to ask it. Lance Armstrong will speak in a panel discussion at Centennial High School about cancer survivorship on Oct. 6 where he will field questions from the audience, the day before he is set to compete in the Half Full Triathlon at Centennial Park in Howard County. The controversial athlete and well-known cancer survivor will discuss why he decided to race in the Half Full, which is sponsored by the Ulman Cancer Fund and dedicated to raising funds to help young adults fighting cancer "This week I am celebrating 16 years of cancer survivorship," Armstrong said in a statement. "It used to be good enough for someone to merely survive cancer regardless of their …
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Baltimore Sun reports some athletes in the event aren't excited about Armstrong's presence, but participation has increased.
Lance Armstrong's announcement that he would be racing in Howard County next month has increased participation, but it also has brought criticism to the race's organizers. According to the Baltimore Sun, at least one of the race's former competitors, along with others, are not pleased with Armstrong's presence because in order to host him the race had to be de-sanctioned by USA Triathlon, meaning results from the race will not count toward pro athletes' rankings. Because Armstrong has been banned for life from competing in sports governed by organizations that adhere to the World Anti-Doping Code, he can not compete in any USA Triathlon sanctioned events. However, the decision has increased participation in the event, according to event …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The famed biker and cancer survivor will race with fellow cancer survivors in a half triathlon on Oct. 7
Lance Armstrong will compete side-by-side with fellow cancer survivors in the third-annual Half Full Triathlon on Oct. 7 in Howard County. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults announced the world-famous biker will compete in the event, which includes a .9-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. Armstrong will compete in the cancer survivor wave, which begins at 7:30 a.m., according to the Ulman Cancer Fund. "This race is a great example of what cancer survivorship is all about—not just surviving this disease, but truly living life on your own terms," said Armstrong in a statement. "I couldn't be more excited to welcome Lance back to my hometown to support an event benefiting the organization I created with my family in …
H.R. Pufnstuf
7:26 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Cheatstrong, Lance!!! more ›