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Article: Gutman, Bill. Lance Armstrong, a biography.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
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- September 1, 2003
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Simon & Schuster. 157p. illus, c2003.0-689-86242-3. $4.99. JS
Strength, tenacity, and persistence are words that may be interchanged with the name Lance Armstrong. Armstrong's role as the premier American cyclist in the history of the sport was reinforced as he crossed the finish line this past July to win the 2003 Tour de France, his fifth consecutive victory in an event considered to be one of the sporting world's toughest. While Armstrong's margin of victory was slim, his triumph in the 2,000-plus mile event--as a healthy, vibrant cancer survivor--is significant.
Bill Gutman, a noted YA biographer (past works include Tiger Woods and Shaquille O'Neal) ...