Happy birthday! Lance Armstrong turns 55 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 55 on Friday, Sep. 18, 2026.

Lance Armstrong is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Lance Armstrong has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Armstrong, a cultural icon

Born Lance Edward Gunderson in Plano on September 18, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Armstrong's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lance hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lance Armstrong as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Lance, you're the best!

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