What Fuels Lance Armstrong’s Passion For Sports? (VIDEO)

There is no denying that Lance Armstrong is an outstanding athlete. In addition to seven consecutive Tour de France wins, Armstrong was also an accomplished swimmer and triathlete. So how did he discover his passion for sports?

“One of the best ways to find your gift, at least looking back on my childhood, was having great people around me – great coaches, great mentors,” Armstrong said. “My mom was very supportive. She was like a coach, a driver, a cook, a cheerleader, a friend, a mom, all those things. If it wasn’t for those people I never would have found my gift.”

Watch Lance Armstrong discuss how his road to cycling success began with mentorship:

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