Legendary American cyclist is Texan of the Year

The Dallas Morning News represents a daily newspaper which is very popular in the USA. Some individuals whose actions have significant influence on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is necessary to notice that not only positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even actions that have been influenced on the society negatively may promote obtaining the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. Although this scandal disgraced the celebrated American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The scandal had great influence on the society. Many persons discussed the situation related to his application of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related medications. Many persons focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong really applied doping products?”, Why has he cheated?”, Which medicines have been applied by him?”, How could he avoid detection?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to describe positive deed of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper mentioned about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps people experience cancer to survive. The athlete also promoted developing centers for researches related to treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News mentioned also about accomplishments of the sportsman which were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong succeeded in cycling. He got many awards. Lance Armstrong won Tour de France 7 consecutive times.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t defeat the famous cyclist. However the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong escaped from this dreadful problem. Moreover, he returned to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive actions of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping case did it. Undoubtedly, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A dossier on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was written by the USADA. Moreover, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, a lot of persons were convinced that the cyclist had applied forbidden drugs.
Texans admired of Lance Armstrong, when he had success in cycling. But when this sportsman crashed, they started to demonize him. It is not surprisingly because this is the essence of Texans. While they like to make certain persons heroes, they prefer to demonize them too.