Lance Armstrong Finally choose...

It was as if the gods were smiling down on their chosen child. The ensuing scenes – of equal parts revelry and disbelief – at the Champs Elysees had to be seen to be believed. The rapturous reception that Lance received was well deserved, and even I was cock-ahoop with elation. Victorious in the most tortuous event known to man only 33 months after cancer surgery, who would say miracles don’t happen in real life?! Bearing testimony to the fortitude of the human spirit, Lance Armstrong finally chose to hang up his cycling boots in 2005 after racking up a stupefying 7 consecutive tour wins (something even the likes of the legendary Miguel Indurain or Eddy Merckx can’t match) at what is more aptly termed the Tour de Lance! From zero to real-life anguished hero, it’s been an eventful and unforgettable journey for Lance. Having ridden roughshod over all opponents (cancer included), Lance remains the most enduring paragon of hope and shining beacon of inspiration to those who clutch to the word ‘impossible’ in their dictionary…

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Source:- IIPM-Editorial, Editor:- Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri - 2006

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