'Could Never Imagine Getting This at 64' | Man Living in East Tennessee Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

'Could never imagine getting this at 64' | Man living in East Tennessee awarded Congressional Gold Medal

The first and only American to win the "Tour De France," Greg Lemond, was awarded the honor for his impact on the sport.

Industry comes out for LeMond medal event

LeMond delivers emotional speech on sacrifice and 'showing up when it matters most.'WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Industry retailers and suppliers joined federal lawmakers last week to see Greg LeMond awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. LeMond received the medal in a ceremony held in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall on Thursday. The preceding evening, the three-time Tour champion attended a small bike expo of sorts, held in the Ways & Means Hearing Room. Th…

Greg LeMond Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

Last week, there was big news in the world of pro cycling. No, it had nothing to do with the Tour de France – well, not this tour, anyway. Thanks to a congressional bill led by Representative Mike Thompson (who was inspired after reading “The Comeback”), the Co-Chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus, Greg LeMond was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Greg LeMond’s custom Congressional Gold Medal. (All Photos/Office of Rep. Mike Thompson) One…