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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 1H 13M

Betsy Andreu and Her Battle against Lance Armstrong

from UVA and NOVA Legends Podcasts® · host Julian Brown

Betsy Andreu was one of the first to speak out against doping in cycling, a practice that played a crucial role in Lance Armstrong's Tour de France victories and ultimately shattered the sport’s credibility. Married to Lance’s trusted teammate, Frankie Andreu, Betsy courageously testified about Lance’s admission to using performance-enhancing drugs, facing intense backlash from both Lance and the cycling establishment. Betsy joins me to discuss her personal battle against doping and the toll it took on the Andreus. We also dive into her relationships with Greg LeMond and other key figures in cycling, examining why so few were willing to confront the pervasive issue of doping. It was a powerful conversation, and as always, Betsy holds nothing back in sharing her story.

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