Australia's Chris McCormack, rated the
world's best triathlete, says life should mean life for Lance Armstrong, no
matter how many times the disgraced cyclist may apologise.
McCormack is in New Zealand for Challenge Wanaka on Saturday, an iron-distance 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run.
An Oprah Winfrey interview, during which Armstrong is believed to come clean on his drug cheating, will screen on television in New Zealand tomorrow.
McCormack, four times world champion with 200 victories, today said the decision to ban Armstrong from professional cycling for life should not be rescinded.
He had hurt so many people and wrecked the careers of world-class athletes, McCormack said.
He and Armstrong had been "friendly" in the past and McCormack had wanted the cyclist to compete in Ironman events, but they "fell out" when Armstrong wanted to change the sport's stringent drug testing policies.
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"He defrauded people of their careers, their dreams and aspirations."
McCormack acknowledged Armstrong had done great work for cancer sufferers through the Livestrong Foundation, but said that needed to be separated from his drug cheating at sport.
"I would love someone to show a clip of how many times he denied this.
"He had the opportunity to come clean before this all came out.tarnish and also be covered with dirt and grime like any other ring airjordansale .You can make astonishing savings on Ladies cubepuzzlee. He called it a witch hunt. Now he's been caught and he says 'please forgive me'. He had his chance."
Armstrong's cheating had sent a dangerous message to up and coming athletes that successful sportspeople were using performance-enhancing drugs and getting away with it.
Another message was needed that "even the best will topple," no matter how powerful they were or how much political clout they carried.
"I have a young son and two young daughters. I would never have encouraged them to be bike riders, the sport I love, because I knew what was happening.
"That era is gone, let's start a new one and I guess it has to begin with a tar and feathering of the guy who led that era."
Young people needed to see athletes believing in themselves and chasing their dreams using natural talent and hard work, McCormack said.
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According to the retail chain's latest interim management statement, its online arm comprised 10.9 per cent of retail revenues in the 15 weeks to January 11. Total sales were up by 1.6 per cent over the 15-week period and by 0.8 per cent in the 41 weeks to January 11.
"We aim to improve significantly the Halfords customer experience and develop category opportunities where our brand is under represented in areas such as cycling parts, accessories and clothing; we are on track to deliver this expanded offer in the next financial year," said chief executive Matt Davies.
While like-for-like retail sales edged up by 0.4 per cent during the 15-week spell, they were down by 0.9 per cent over the 41-week period. Autocentre sales posted stronger growth, however, rising by 12.The exqusite agatebeads are set in place to cope with the high price of genuine ones.4 per cent and 15.4 per cent during the 15-week and 41-week periods respectively.
McCormack is in New Zealand for Challenge Wanaka on Saturday, an iron-distance 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run.
An Oprah Winfrey interview, during which Armstrong is believed to come clean on his drug cheating, will screen on television in New Zealand tomorrow.
McCormack, four times world champion with 200 victories, today said the decision to ban Armstrong from professional cycling for life should not be rescinded.
He had hurt so many people and wrecked the careers of world-class athletes, McCormack said.
He and Armstrong had been "friendly" in the past and McCormack had wanted the cyclist to compete in Ironman events, but they "fell out" when Armstrong wanted to change the sport's stringent drug testing policies.
There had been an "underlying current" about Armstrong's cheating in endurance sport,cheap stainless lacefront wholesalers on DHgate and get worldwide delivery. but he was so powerful and destroyed the lives of so many people who stood up to him.If you have never tried womenshoes you are in for a rare treat.
"He defrauded people of their careers, their dreams and aspirations."
McCormack acknowledged Armstrong had done great work for cancer sufferers through the Livestrong Foundation, but said that needed to be separated from his drug cheating at sport.
"I would love someone to show a clip of how many times he denied this.
"He had the opportunity to come clean before this all came out.tarnish and also be covered with dirt and grime like any other ring airjordansale .You can make astonishing savings on Ladies cubepuzzlee. He called it a witch hunt. Now he's been caught and he says 'please forgive me'. He had his chance."
Armstrong's cheating had sent a dangerous message to up and coming athletes that successful sportspeople were using performance-enhancing drugs and getting away with it.
Another message was needed that "even the best will topple," no matter how powerful they were or how much political clout they carried.
"I have a young son and two young daughters. I would never have encouraged them to be bike riders, the sport I love, because I knew what was happening.
"That era is gone, let's start a new one and I guess it has to begin with a tar and feathering of the guy who led that era."
Young people needed to see athletes believing in themselves and chasing their dreams using natural talent and hard work, McCormack said.
Halfords has announced that online sales now account for a record proportion of its total revenue.
According to the retail chain's latest interim management statement, its online arm comprised 10.9 per cent of retail revenues in the 15 weeks to January 11. Total sales were up by 1.6 per cent over the 15-week period and by 0.8 per cent in the 41 weeks to January 11.
"We aim to improve significantly the Halfords customer experience and develop category opportunities where our brand is under represented in areas such as cycling parts, accessories and clothing; we are on track to deliver this expanded offer in the next financial year," said chief executive Matt Davies.
While like-for-like retail sales edged up by 0.4 per cent during the 15-week spell, they were down by 0.9 per cent over the 41-week period. Autocentre sales posted stronger growth, however, rising by 12.The exqusite agatebeads are set in place to cope with the high price of genuine ones.4 per cent and 15.4 per cent during the 15-week and 41-week periods respectively.
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