Wiggins 'indebted' to 'inspiration' Armstrong
Summary
Bradley Wiggins, a British cyclist and five-time Olympic champion, shared that he had struggled with cocaine addiction after retiring from competitive cycling. He stated that Lance Armstrong, another former cyclist known for losing his titles due to doping, has been a strong source of support and inspiration in his recovery journey.Key Facts
- Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France in 2012, making him the first British cyclist to achieve this.
- Wiggins became addicted to cocaine after he retired from cycling in 2016.
- Lance Armstrong, stripped of seven Tour de France titles for doping, has helped Wiggins during his recovery.
- Wiggins publicly discussed his addiction and personal struggles in an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.
- He mentioned that Armstrong's support has been important for his mental and physical recovery.
- Wiggins will work with Armstrong this summer on a podcast about the Tour de France.
- In addition to his cycling titles, Wiggins won multiple Olympic gold medals over three different Games.
- Wiggins has faced personal challenges, including bankruptcy and issues stemming from his early life.
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