On Wednesday three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond was recognised in Washington, D.C. with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards in the US.
LeMond, who celebrated his 64th birthday two weeks ago, became the first cyclist to receive this prestigious medal.
Only 10 athletes have received the honour, which include baseball players Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, and Olympian Jesse Owens.
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