In 2005, Lance Armstrong made history - again! After a record-breaking seven straight Tour de France wins, Armstrong retired from the sport. On July 24, he became the only person to ever win the race seven times in a row. Many called the race the "Tour de Lance," because of Armstrong's winning ways.

The Tour is the world's most famous bike race. The race is more than 2,000 miles long. It includes leg-burning climbs through the Alps and requires cyclists to have incredible physical and mental strength.

Born in 1971, Armstrong grew up in Plano, Texas, where he won the Iron Kids Triathlon at 13. By age 16, he found his passion in cycling and became a professional athlete. It wasn't long before he became one of the world's best cyclists.

In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer, but didn't let the disease slow him down. He continued to train for races as he fought the disease and raised awareness. Three years after beginning cancer treatment, Armstrong won his first Tour de France in 1999. His recovery from cancer and remarkable Tour de France win made him a worldwide symbol for strength and determination.

During his 2004 record-breaking 6th Tour de France, Armstrong wore a yellow band on his wrist with the slogan "Live Strong." The band was made by Nike to help Armstrong raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation to benefit people with cancer. The foundation has raised more than $14 million in research and community grants.

In 2005, Armstrong decided to retire from the annual race. "I'm finished," Armstrong said as he rode his victory lap after his seventh win. Armstrong praised his cycling competitors and bid goodbye to the race saying, "Vive le Tour forever."

For his record-breaking cycling success, determination and work on cancer education, Lance Armstrong is a nominee for TFK Person of the Year.