There are many points of this case is considered as contract law. Furthermore, Armstrong has signed a contract with his own company. But now, if Armstrong who is under agreement with his company should not use performance-enhancing drugs during his tournament. If he is using performance-enhancing drugs, it is obvious that he is breaking the rule of his agreement. Armstrong may face a big problem in the future by settling accusation from his company and also Armstrong will be sued by his company with arguing that their company have been tainted if he is using performance-enhancing drugs during his tournament.…
He not only cheated and took prohibited substances but also encouraged and pressured other members of his team to take them as well so if he was caught he could bring them down with him. This is a guy who a lot of sports fans, fellow competitors, other cyclists and young kids look up to, the look up to him as a hero, one of the greats of the sport, do we really want an icon like Lance Armstrong competing internationally and setting the wrong example by cheating for gold? NO! Do we really want out future generations looking up to this so called hero and thinking it’s ok to cheat and lie, well if Lance Armstrong did then it must be okay, well it’s not, Ha Armstrong a hero, an icon of cycling, one of the greats, What a joke! All you are is a liar, a cheat, a fraud and you should be punished and not be allowed to return to international competition.…
This picture contends how lance Armstrong looks when he is off drugs. The pump represents drugs and it show that if lance Armstrong has no drugs in him he won’t perform as good and get and advantage over other competitors. The illustrator has used Exaggeration in this cartoon. There is no such thing as a deflated person. Exaggeration is shown through the deflated and exhausted Lance Armstrong, this makes the audience think about why the illustrator did this and what purpose did it have. The illustrator has also used a visual metaphor. The visual metaphor is seen through the bike pump. This visual metaphor tells the audience that Lance Armstrong is not a fair player which makes him a cheater.…
William Moller's article We, the Public, Place the Best Athletes on Pedestals is showing how easy it is to choose success over rules. It brings in specific examples of when he was in high school he had the option to either get an F on his test or take Ritalin to help him focus and pass the test. The author chose to take the drug along with breaking the rules and law. He compared this to baseball players, how once the players get offered steroids it's obvious they will take them. They all want to be the best and taking these performance enhancing drugs will help them get there.…
Armstrong applies the use of ethos very clearly in his article. For example, “I still don’t completely understand it; all I can do is tell you what happened”. This shows that he is writing credible work and that his ideas are non-bias. He is telling the story as is and he is not trying to lead you on. Lance also uses pathos to persuade his audience as well. An example of this would be when stated “I have cancer”. Cancer is a serious disease and the thought of having it draws on someone’s emotions quite strongly. This quote…
When drugs are used in sports for a different purpose such as enhancing their performance to win, this advantage to the athlete is a form of cheating and a selfish way to win. Ben Johnson lost all his endorsement contracts and the international Amateur Athletic Foundation passed a resolution stating that Johnson’s previous world records would be cleared. Why did this all happen? He was caught with steroids and stanozolol in two different situations. If you were taking drugs and were knowingly doing it, along with the thought of getting caught, why would you do that? Charlie Francis (his coach) testified in 1989 that Johnson had indeed taken steroids before setting his Rome world record. This meant that even his coach knew that he was taking drugs. Now why go through all that trouble of taking drugs knowing you…
Next, former cyclist Jonathan Vaughters talks about doping, and how before he decided to dope, and his mindset on when he did decide to dope. Vaughters, on page 90, states, ¨Now imagine that you've paid the dues, you've done the work, you've got the talent, and your…
The controversy of Lance Armstrong doping has its analysts, supporters and critics. I agree that what he did was wrong and goes against the ethics of competition and degrades the integrity for those of us who hold the title of an athlete. This opinion coincides with the general thought of the public. But what I have found is that most people are ignorant and naive as to why the doping Lance did is degrading to cycle racing. The degrading of the sport and its proud and noble community that worships it.…
Not many believed that Armstrong would survive including his team, Cofidis. His contract of 600,000 dollars per year was cancelled. He eventually found the United States Postal Service team who gave him a 200,000 dollars per year contract. Armstrong was accused of taking performance enhancing drugs, but his blood and urine tests had no trace of the substances. He won a total of thirty-seven bicycle races throughout his year, and seven of those wins were his seven Tour de France wins after surviving cancer. Armstrong described the sensation of winning in this quote, “If I could bottle that up and sell it, I’d be the richest man in the world.” (pg. 47, Christine M. Hill). Armstrong also started a cancer foundation called the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and later called LiveStrong, in 1997 in Austin, Texas. The foundation was made “to inspire and empower people affected by cancer”. The foundation has thrived…
Stripping Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles for doping was a harsh blow to athletics.Armstrong’s case was a milestone in the history of sports: it marked the time when society’s worst fears came true . For years, coaches and athletes alike have been finding ways to twist the latest scientific developments for their benefit. Performance-enhancing drugs, particularly those that can slip past drug detection tests, have become prevalent in the world of sports. While some argue that sports cannot move forward without performance-enhancing drugs, the majority views doping as unethical.…
From a young age, we are taught that strength of character leads to success. In schools and in homes across the world, young people are taught basic things like: kindness, sharing politeness and good humor. In A Separate Peace, author John Knowles shows us how strength of character impacts Phineas's and Gene's relationship and the course their lives take. Lance Armstrong's recent fall from grace as reported in (site 3 sources) also suggests how strength of character impacts his downfall. Arguably, people must develop strong character traits in order to succeed and get along with each other. But sometimes life is not that neat and easy. Character strengths are challenged in a world filled with pressures resulting from unexpected surprises and unbearable expectations. These challenges result in inner struggles that Phineas and Lance Armstrong cannot overcome with their strength of character. Having a strong character does not always lead to good outcomes.…
Cheating has often been defended by the accused, and Armstrong is no exception. According to a statement made by Armstrong, he claims that “...the sport is rife with hypocrisy...Newsflash! It just is.” (Press). This shows that he accepts the fact that he was caught with drugs and is okay with it. He not only labels his team with “hypocrisy”, but anyone involved in the…
Corruption has been part of sports for so many years now that the two terms go hand in hand, just like a married couple. Corruption as discussed comes in various forms, the major ones dealing with bribes, match fixing, and the use of illegal banned substances by athletes. Lance Armstrong decided to cycle down the wrong road. It might have won him a couple medals and recognition in the history books, but like always he paid the price for his foul play in the sport. Armstrong might not have been the only cyclist to take illegal substances or use blood doping to increase his oxygen levels. Everyone believed that he was an honest athlete, and had won all his achievements by committing to the sport and practicing hard. Now look at him, Armstrong is no longer credited as a high valued athlete. He lost all his sponsorships with all the major sports franchises. Armstrong not only lost all his achievements but also lost the trust and respect of the millions of fans he had world-wide. With just one simple mistake, Armstrong gave the cycling franchise a bad name, because after his steppin out, many others admitted to some type of cheating. The cycling franchise and its cyclist are having a hard time gaining the trust back from their…
In the past year, there have been many stories about professional athletes getting caught or coming clean with using performance enhancers. Lance Armstrong was stripped of all medals after beingaccused of PEDs. He later came clean to the public, apologizing. He obviously realized he was wrong. Another more recent story is Alex Rodriguez, top paid athlete, is a part of the 20 MLB players listed to receive at least 100 game suspension if proven guilty. In the article, “MLB seeks to Suspend A-Rod, Braun” by T.J. Quinn, Pedro Gomez, and Mike Fish, it explains how at least 20 MLB players are under investigation for using PEDs from Tony Busch (founder of Biogenesis of America). In hopes of making a deal with attorneys Bosch, “…pledged to provide anything in his possession that could help MLB build cases against the players.” (, T.J. Quinn, Pedro Gomez and Mike Fish. "MLB Seeks to Suspend A-Rod, Braun." ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures, 05 June 2013. Web. 10 Sept. 2013.) The MLB suspended 13 players, including Alex Rodriguez for 211 games based off of Busch’s records. Fans everywhere can be arguing or agreeing on this issue. In the case of lance Armstrong, not only was he stripped of medals, his Livestrong foundation dropped him as a spokesman and founder title. Was he wrong for using PEDs? Did he deserve his punishment? These are common questions fans ask each other on this issue.…
Nearly one in every ten retired NFL players has admitted to using steroids or “doping” during their professional career. Numerous other competitive sports have athletes repeatedly pumping strength-building substances into their bodies from day to day. The harsh consequences and possible suspension from the game does not faze them as they continue to put themselves in danger of the deadly side effects.…