USADA condemn 'serial cheat' Armstrong

Lance Armstrong was a “serial cheat” who led “the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen”, United States Anti-Doping Agency said today.

What remained of the Texan cyclist’s reputation lay in tatters tonight after USADA released their ’reasoned decision’ behind their decision to strip him of his seven Tour de France titles and hand him a lifetime ban.