Washington, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

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Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. In a ceremony at the US Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the 64-year-old LeMond as "a model of sportsmanship, excellence and integrity" in bestowing the medal, which is conferred by an act of Congress. "It is the highest honor that we can bestow in this institution," Johnson said. "It honors citizens whose contributions have shaped our......

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