Lance Armstrong quitte la direction de Livestrong et perd Nike

 Autre retombée des dernières révélations sur le dopage. Les suites de "Liestrong"...

 Former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong announced Wednesday he will step down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer charity he founded, a week after an anti-doping group released what it said was evidence that he used banned substances while competing. The move comes the same day that Nike announced it was ending its endorsement contract with Armstrong amid "seemingly insurmountable evidence" that he participating in doping.

Armstrong, who will remain on Livestrong's board of directors, said his decision was made to "spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career," according to a statement posted to the group's website.

"My family and I have devoted our lives to the work of the foundation and that will not change. We plan to continue our service to the foundation and the cancer community. We will remain active advocates for cancer survivors and engaged supporters of the fight against cancer," Armstrong said.

Last week, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said it had uncovered overwhelming evidence of Armstrong's involvement in a sophisticated doping program while a professional cyclist. Armstrong has consistently denied the claims.

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