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When Icons Fall (2)

The fall of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong is particularly sad because at the age of 25 he was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer and was given a very negative prognosis. The cancer metastasised to his brain but miraculous chemotherapy saved his life. When he returned to cycling he was stronger than ever, but […]

When Icons Fall (1)

The second half of the Twentieth Century saw another category added to the nouveau riche, the celebrity sportsman, and to a lesser extent, sportswoman. This category includes games such as snooker – which cannot properly be called a sport – and even chess. True, the first million dollar gate for a boxing match was way […]