‘I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more’: Greg Lemond becomes first cyclist to receive Congressional Gold Medal

by July 10, 2025

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Triple Tour de France winner Greg Lemond has become the first cyclist ever to have been awarded the USA’s Congressional Gold Medal.

The 64-year-old received the award at the Capitol in Washington DC “on behalf of a grateful nation”, in the words of US House Speak Mike Johnson.

The bill to award Lemond the medal was co-sponsored by Nevada’s US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and California Representative Mike Thompson, with the latter saying in a statement: “Throughout his career, Greg repeatedly exemplified the principles of healthy competition, honesty, and selflessness, putting team success ahead of his own. In retirement, he’s dedicated his life to serving and supporting children, veterans, medical research and other causes through his charitable work.”

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