US EditionGreg Lemond Is First Cyclist to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 9 – Greg LeMond, the first American to win three Tour de France titles, was honored as the 10th athlete and first cyclist to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his achievements and anti-doping efforts.
- On July 9, 2025, Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France champion and trailblazing American cyclist, was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal during an event held at the U.S. Capitol.
- Congress initially announced in 2020 that LeMond would be honored with the medal, although the ceremony was postponed until mid-2025 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- LeMond made history as the first U.S. cyclist to claim the Tour de France title in 1986, survived a serious hunting injury in 1987, and came back to secure consecutive victories in 1989 and 1990.
- LeMond expressed that receiving the honor surpassed his expectations, and he received it with sincere appreciation and heartfelt humility. He emphasized that the award also belongs to his teammates, supporters, family, and all Americans whose bravery enabled his achievements.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson called the medal the highest honor Congress can bestow and praised LeMond's advocacy for fairness in sport and support for children and veterans.
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Cycling legend Greg LeMond discusses his legacy as an American while receiving Congressional Gold Medal
Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday morning.LeMond became the first American to win the event in 1986, just a few years after he moved to Europe to pursue his dream of becoming a professional cyclist."The honor is more than I ever expected, and I accept it with deep gratitude and a profound sense of humility…" LeMond said. "Cycling was an unusual sport for a 14-ye…
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3-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal
Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony
Greg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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