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Old 07-30-03 | 04:11 PM
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I actually agree with the guy.

Last year, some wannabe shock journalist wrote the same article, but he claimed that Armstrong wasn't an athlete at all. That is ignorance. To him, I would challenge him to go on an uphill ride with Lance (or any of us here). I think the guy would soon retract his statements.

However, the guy still gives props to Lance. He acknowledges that the man has phenomenal stamina and has overcome major obstacles. I do agree, skill is required in cycling. But I really don't think cycling skill is what separates the men from the boys. Skill only gets you so far in cycling. When it comes to sports like basketball and hockey, the best not only have great strength and stamina, they have skills far above anyone else.

Do I think that Lance should have been in the top 100 athletes of all time? Yes. Do I think he should have been in the top 10? Well, maybe 10 at the highest.
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