Lance Armstrong is one of finalists for “Texan of the Year” award

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper that is very popular in the USA. Certain individuals whose deeds have substantial impact on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is important to note that not only positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even deeds that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce getting the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. Although this case disgraced the legendary American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The scandal had significant influence on the society. Many persons discussed the situation related to his intake of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related preparations. Numerous individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong really taken doping products?”, Why has he lied?”, Which preparations have been administered by him?”, How could he remain undetectable?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to present positive actions of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noticed about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps persons that suffer from cancer to survive. The sportsman also induced developing centers for researches related to treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noted also about achievements of the sportsman that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong had success in cycling. He got many awards. Lance Armstrong got 7 Tour de France titles.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t defeat the legendary cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong got rid of this dreadful trouble. Furthermore, he returned to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Of course, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A report on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was released by the USADA. Furthermore, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, many persons were convinced that the cyclist had applied banned preparations.
Texans praised Lance Armstrong, when he succeeded in sports. But when this athlete crashed, they started to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they like to make some persons heroes, they like to demonize them as well.