Armstrong could be stripped of top French honour
- Published: 2 Mar 2013 at 02.49
- Online news: Sports
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, who has already had his record seven Tour de France victories wiped from the record books, could now be stripped of the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour.
US Lance Armstrong rides during the 21st stage of the 92nd Tour de France on July 24, 2005. Armstrong, who has already had his record seven Tour de France victories wiped from the record books, could now be stripped of the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour.
Armstrong was awarded the title Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in 2005 in recognition of his seventh Tour win, but moves are now afoot to have the honour rescinded, according to a spokesman for the order.
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