Lance Armstrong: Images of a Champion

by Armstrong, Lance; Watson, Graham; Williams, Robin

• ISBN13: 9781594862465
• ISBN10: 159486246X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-18
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Updated with new photos and a new chapter on the record-setting 6th-straight Tour de France victory--an intimate portrait of the man who has become the most admired athlete in the world Lance Armstrong inspires millions the world over, not just as a sports champion, but as a champion at life. His heroic survival from deadly cancer and his hard-fought triumphs in the bicycle race that is thought to be the most grueling endurance test in sports are a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. Filled with never-before-seen pictures and revealing insights by the people who know him best, this treasured keepsake celebrates in words and photographs Armstrong's indomitable will and champion's heart. Some highlights include: o Intimate pictures of Armstrong in competition and off the bike, as well as stunning full-color views capturing the grandeur of the sport, by cycling's top photographer, Graham Watson o A new tribute from teammate George Hincapie to the 2002 Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" who inspires us all to face life's challenges with courage, perseverance, and hope

Author Biography

GRAHAM WATSON, renowned for his stunning views of competitive cycling, is the sport's premier photographer. He has produced several volumes of his gorgeous photographs, including 20 Years of Cycling Photography.