Lance Armstrong regrets the "antics" of the United States Anti-Doping Agency

Former American cyclist Lance Armstrong has lamented the “antics” of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which has made the decision – unanimously – to file doping charges against him and his former director Johan Bruynell. Therefore, the Texan could lose his seven victories in the Tour de France, in addition to his individual triumphs.

“I refuse to be distracted by the antics of the United States Anti-Doping Agency. The year is 2012, I am going to continue leading Livestrong, raising my five children and staying in shape! ”Armstrong wrote on his Twitter account.

In this way, the American remains firm after learning of the announcement that charges will be filed against him. “USADA confirms that three independent people from the ADRB have developed a complete evaluation and unanimously recommend continuing with the initiated process, in accordance with the rules,” indicated the North American anti-doping body.

Armstrong's lawyer, Robert Luskin, has already made it clear that the US agency is "obsessed" with prosecuting the former cyclist and taking away all his triumphs. “USADA's decision against Armstrong is baseless,” he said in a statement.

“Which is not to say that it is totally predictable because the director of USADA, Mr. Travis Tygart, has been obsessed – for the last six years – with going after Lance Armstrong. USADA has achieved the shameful record of arrogance,” he added.

The accusation, which points to Armstrong as guilty of systematic doping from 1999 to 2005, also points to two doctors, a coach and a medical assistant, as well as the aforementioned Johan Bruyneel, who is still active directing RadioShack, a team sponsored by Armstrong himself two years ago.

“I am very sad to announce that I have decided, for the first time in many years, not to attend the Tour de France. The history of the Tour should be the achievements of its riders and the excitement of our great sport,” said the Belgian, who already announced his resignation a week ago.

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