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Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Today in History: October 22, Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles

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Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2026. There are 70 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 22, 2012, cyclist Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour de France victories and received a lifetime ban from Olympic sports after the International Cycling Union chose n…

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2026. There are 70 days left in the year.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: October 22, Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2026. There are 70 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 22, 2012, cyclist Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour de France victories and received a lifetime ban from Olympic sports after the International Cycling Union chose n…

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