Armstrong Finishes Second in 70.3-Mile Ironman Triathlon Debut
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Lance Armstrong was passed in the final mile of the run and finished second in his 70.3-mile Ironman triathlon debut as the seven-time Tour de France winner seeks to qualify for the sport’s world championship.
The 40-year-old Armstrong, who quit professional cycling in February 2011 to focus on his Livestrong charity, finished yesterday’s Ironman Panama 70.3 race in a time of 3 hours, 50 minutes and 55 seconds. He was 42 seconds behind winner Bevan Docherty of New Zealand, a two-time Olympic medalist.