“I wanted to be seen as a good person, and never wanted to let people down, but I found it hard to handle the fame or adulation. I didn't feel worthy of it. I was ashamed by who I thought I was because I felt partly responsible [for the abuse] and I was never able to enjoy the stuff I should have been able to enjoy. My first thought when I won the Tour was: 'My God, I'm going to be famous', and then I thought, 'He's going to call'. I was always waiting for that phone call. I lived in fear that anyone would ever find out.”
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Greg LeMond
Greg LeMond, born on June 26, 1961, is a renowned professional road racing cyclist. He emerged as a prominent figure in the early 1980s, becoming a representative of American cycling. In 1986, he won the Tour de France, making him the first American to achieve this honor. Throughout his career, LeMond has made significant contributions to the development of American cycling, both through his personal achievements and by inspiring a new generation of cyclists. more
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