Lance Armstrong
cyclist from the United States
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Lance Armstrong
Eric Weinstein on Piers Morgan Uncensored (Used with permission of PMU).
Eric Weinstein
Used as a poster-child example to discuss winning symbolism.
Balaji Srinivasan — How to Start a New Country
Tim Ferriss
Disgraced cyclist, whose recovery from testicular cancer and subsequent Tour de France wins sparked interest in the underlying scientific interventions.
#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise
Peter Attia MD
Professional cyclist, mentioned as an example of an exceptional athlete capable of extremely high cardiac output.
177 - The development of cancer immunotherapy and its promise for treating advanced cancers
Peter Attia MD
Cited as an example of a patient with germ cell tumors (testicular cancer) who had metastatic disease (brain and lung) but was cured with platinum-derived chemotherapy.
Dr. Paul Conti: How to Improve Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
Former professional cyclist mentioned in an analogy about overemphasizing a single form of exercise.
#109 – John Dudley: The beauty in archery, the love of practice, and a model system for life
Peter Attia MD
Cited as an example of a world-class performer with an unbelievable appetite for training, despite controversies.
#44 – Jeremy Schaap, ESPN journalist: upsets, doping, triumphs, and the importance of sports
Peter Attia MD
Cyclist whose Tour de France victories and comeback story were covered by Jeremy Schaap. Schaap later regretted not being more skeptical of his doping denials.
#95–Luke Bennett, M.D.: Emotional, cognitive, & physical demands that make Formula 1 a special sport
Peter Attia MD
A cyclist who also had stage 4 non-seminoma testicular cancer, providing a reference point for the seriousness of Dr. Bennett's own diagnosis.
Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207
Lex Fridman
A former professional road racing cyclist, whose controversial use of performance-enhancing drugs is discussed in the context of the ethical dilemmas faced by elite athletes.
Alex Honnold Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as an example of an athlete with many questions about 'brass balls'.
How to Launch a Million-Dollar Business This Weekend — Noah Kagan (4K)
Tim Ferriss
Famous cyclist, mentioned in the context of Girona being a world-class cycling destination.
217 ‒ Exercise, VO2 max, and longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D.
Peter Attia MD
Former professional cyclist, discussed regarding his high heart rate during Tour de France time trials and his open discussions about doping in sports.
Drug Testing, New Supplement Research, Squat Science, and Dr. Eric Helms (Podcast Episode 8)
Stronger By Science
His doping case is discussed to highlight how drug testing methods have significantly advanced since the 1990s and early 2000s.
199 - Running, overcoming challenges, and finding success | Ryan Hall
Peter Attia MD
Former professional road racing cyclist, whose experience with Tylenol and body weight during his career was discussed.
#29–Apolo Ohno: Olympic medalist—extreme training, discipline, pursuing perfection, and adversity
Peter Attia MD
Cyclist and athlete Apolo Ohno looked up to for his superhuman mental approach to pain and training.