WAYZATA, Minn. -- Greg LeMond issued an apology to fellow
American cyclist Lance Armstrong, claiming his critical remarks on
Armstrong's association with an Italian doctor who has been linked
to drug use were taken out of context.
"I sincerely regret that some of my remarks ... seemed to
question the veracity of Lance's performances," LeMond said in a
statement issued Tuesday afternoon.
"I want to be clear that I believe Lance to be a great champion
and I do not believe, in any way, that he has ever used any
performance enhancing substances. I believe his performances are
the result of the same hard work, dedication and focus that were
mine ten years ago," LeMond said.
LeMond, a three-time Tour de France champion who lives in
Minnesota, told a London newspaper earlier this month that he was
unhappy about Armstrong's association with an Italian doctor,
Michele Ferrari, who has been linked to drug use in sports.
Armstrong, who recently won his third straight Tour de France,
was upset by the comments made by the man he called one of his
heroes. Armstrong has defended his ties to Ferrari, whose name has
been linked to the drug EPO. He said he would "re-evaluate" his
relationship if the physician is found guilty of wrongdoing in an
ongoing drug inquiry in Italy.
The Texan, whose body was ravaged by testicular cancer, has
never tested positive for any banned substances and said Ferrari
has never discussed any drugs with him.
Armstrong's agent, Bill Stapleton, did not immediately return a
phone call Tuesday.
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