Which former professional cyclist won the Tour de France multiple times but was later stripped of titles?

Which former professional cyclist won the Tour de France multiple times but was later stripped of titles?

• A. Lance Armstrong
• B. Roone Arledge
• C. Howard Cosell
• D. Imane Khelif

Answer: (A)

This item tests how anti-doping rules can erase athletic achievements. Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven times in a row (1999–2005), but those titles were stripped after the United States Anti-Doping Agency found widespread doping and a coordinated program to enhance performance. He later admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, which sealed the decision to remove his wins from the official record. This demonstrates why championships can be nullified long after they’re earned, to uphold fairness in sport. The other names listed are not associated with Tour de France victories, so they don’t fit the description.

This item tests how anti-doping rules can erase athletic achievements. Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven times in a row (1999–2005), but those titles were stripped after the United States Anti-Doping Agency found widespread doping and a coordinated program to enhance performance. He later admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, which sealed the decision to remove his wins from the official record. This demonstrates why championships can be nullified long after they’re earned, to uphold fairness in sport. The other names listed are not associated with Tour de France victories, so they don’t fit the description.