Greg LeMond

Greg LeMond is an American former professional road cyclist who won the Tour de France three times and the UCI Road World Championships twice.

1986 Tour de France: The Tour de France edition won by Greg LeMond, the first American to win the race. LeMond defeated teammate Bernard Hinault after their tense rivalry shaped the race.
Aero bars: Handlebar extensions that let a cyclist ride in a compact, aerodynamic position. LeMond used aero bars in the 1989 Tour’s final time trial to reduce drag.
Junior road cycling: Competitive road cycling for riders in junior age categories. LeMond’s success as a junior brought him to international attention.
Lance Armstrong: An American cyclist who won the Tour de France seven times before those victories were stripped for doping. LeMond publicly criticized Armstrong and disputed the credibility of his performances.
Steve Bauer: A Canadian former professional road cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics. Bauer was LeMond’s teammate at the 1989 Tour de France.
1989 Tour de France: The Tour de France edition decided by eight seconds between Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon. LeMond overturned a large deficit with a final-stage time trial.
Individual time trial: A bicycle race against the clock in which competitors start separately. The 1989 Tour’s final individual time trial enabled LeMond to overcome his deficit.
1980 Summer Olympics: The Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980. LeMond qualified for the U.S. cycling team but did not compete after the American boycott.
Cycling doping: The use of prohibited performance-enhancing substances or methods in bicycle racing. LeMond became a prominent critic of doping in professional cycling.
Adri van der Poel: A Dutch former professional cyclist who competed in road cycling and cyclo-cross. Van der Poel was among the riders LeMond faced in the 1989 world road race.

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Tour de FranceRelated: His 1989 victory was decided by eight seconds, the race's narrowest winning margin.