Prior to being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996, Lance Armstrong was a successful professional bicyclist. After his recovery, he became a legend. Armstrong has won the Tour de France, which many consider to be professional sports' most grueling event--a 21-stage race covering more than 3,500 kilometers (2,175 miles) in the heat of the French summer--a record seven consecutive times. Prior to Armstrong, no one had won the race more than five times.

1996年，阿姆斯特朗被诊断出身患睾丸癌，但是这一噩耗没有击溃这位坚强的自行车运动员。在身体恢复之后，阿姆斯特朗再次成为自行车赛场上的传奇人物。凭借坚强的意志力，阿姆斯特朗连续7次获得了环法自行车赛的总冠军。在他之前，还没有任何人获得过5次以上的环法总冠军。