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*🛡️Lance Armstrong: A Story of Resilience & Controversy*
♟️ *Inspiring Comeback*
♟️Lance Armstrong, an American cyclist, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, which spread to his lungs and brain.
♟️Despite the odds, he fought through chemotherapy and surgery and made a historic comeback.
♟️On July 25, 1999, he became the second American to win the Tour de France and went on to win seven consecutive titles (1999-2005).
♟️ *Downfall & Doping Scandal*
♟️In 2012, he was found guilty of doping, leading to the stripping of all achievements from August 1998 onward.
♟️His legacy collapsed, proving that trust takes years to build but seconds to break.
♟️ *Lesson*
♟️His story highlights resilience, perseverance, and the cost of unethical choices.