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Pros React To Lance Armstrong Allegations

  • By Triathlete Europe
  • Published June 15, 2012

The reaction to the news surrounding Lance Armstrong has been mixed. And amongst the pros who have either raced against him – or watched his impressive launch into the sport – it’s the same story. A lot of pros have chosen to remain quiet on the subject, but some of them have shared their views. Here are some of the best:

Chris McCormack (Professional Triathlete)@MaccaNow: Everyone wants to know my take on @lancearmstrong. Being banned for being “investigated” seems unfair to me. Let him race!!! Ban if guilty!

Nikki Butterfield (Professional Triathlete)@NikButterfield‪:‬ feel bad for @lancearmstrong. He’s retired from cycling, leave the guy alone. Like everyone should be, test him often & let him race.

Mat Steinmetz (Triathlon Coach)@matsteinmetz: Well, triathlon was just on the Today show

Sarah Haskins (Professional Triathlete)@sarahhaskinstri‪:‬ Despite the unfortunate events unfolding, I was hoping to watch @lancearmstrong debut in the Ironman in 2 weeks.

Dirk Bockel (Professional Triathlete) @dirkbockel: sad to read the sport news this morning. never ending stories….once again. anyways, off to run the course now

Tyler Butterfield (Professional Triathlete) @TyButterfield: Haha, just catching up on news. All day training! Let the guy be… But keep testing him into Kona, with betters tests!

Luke McKenzie (Professional Triathlete)@lukemckenzie: Soooo in other news… over it

Greg Bennett (Professional Triathlete) @GregBennett1: Hmm Interesting. RT @TriathleteMag: Lance Armstrong banned from triathlon until the resolution of a USADA investigation http://ow.ly/byXca

Greg Bennett ‏@GregBennett1: Numerous responses from my previous tweet “hmm interesting” re: LA. I agree, innocent until proven guilty. But “Interesting” non-the-less.

Bryan Rhodes (Professional Triathlete)@Rhodseylive: I’m swimming & Wow “@TriathleteMag: Lance banned from triathlon competition until resolution of a USADA investigation http://ow.ly/byXca”

Will Clarke (Professional Triathlete)@Theclarke: Just got back from Hooters (friends birthday, don’t ask!) and heard about Lance! What’s going on!? We’ve got a race this year!

Richie Cunningham (Professional Triathlete)@SirRichieC: Interesting development in triathlon. Good read in Washington Post. Will this be enough evidence for some of you????

Gina Crawford (Professional Triathlete) @Gina_Crawford: Never been the biggest LA fan, but I am super bummed I won’t be racing with him in France. Was looking forward to seeing him race an IM.

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