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Lance Armstrong and Jan Ullrich Celebrate Enduring Friendship at Cycling Festival

Once fierce rivals, Armstrong and Ullrich reflect on acts of sportsmanship and mutual respect during Armstrong's visit to Bad Dürrheim.

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Overview

  • Lance Armstrong attended the Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival in Bad Dürrheim as a special guest, celebrating their shared history and friendship.
  • Armstrong recounted how their bond began in 2005 when Ullrich surprised him by attending his Tour de France victory party.
  • The two former rivals highlighted moments of sportsmanship, including Armstrong waiting for Ullrich after a crash in 2001 and Ullrich returning the gesture in 2003 under tighter race conditions.
  • Armstrong visited the Jan-Ullrich Museum during the festival and wrote in the guestbook, expressing his admiration and support for Ullrich.
  • Both athletes acknowledged their tarnished legacies due to doping revelations but emphasized the importance of fair play and camaraderie in their relationship.