Armstrong will retire after Tour de France

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Lance Armstrong is retiring after this year's Tour de France, ending a cycling career in which he inspired millions by overcoming testicular cancer to win his sport's signature event a record six straight times.

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