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elSicomoro · 07-27-2003, 11:14 AM

He's simply one of the greatest cyclists ever. One of those happy feel-good American stories that will go on through the ages.

What's really amazing about this is that cycling seems a rather un-American sport. And the US didn't even place in the top 3 until Greg LeMond finished 3rd in 1984. Since then, Americans have won 8, finished second in '85 (LeMond), and third in '98 (Bobby Julich).

And how about Tyler Hamilton--broken collarbone in 2 places, and he finishes 4th. How insane/awesome is that?

07-27-2003, 11:14 AM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	He's simply one of the greatest cyclists ever. One of those happy feel-good American stories that will go on through the ages. What's really amazing about this is that cycling seems a rather un-American sport. And the US didn't even place in the top 3 until Greg LeMond finished 3rd in 1984. Since then, Americans have won 8, finished second in '85 (LeMond), and third in '98 (Bobby Julich). And how about Tyler Hamilton--broken collarbone in 2 places, and he finishes 4th. How insane/awesome is that? Last edited by elSicomoro; 07-27-2003 at 11:21 AM.