Here is a look at cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Personal: Birth Date: Sept. 18, 1971

Birth Place: Plano, Texas

Birth name: Lance Edward Gunderson

Father: Edward Gunderson

Mother: Linda (Mooneyham) Gunderson

Marriage: Kristin (Richard) Armstrong (1998 - 2003, divorced)

Children: with Anna Hansen: Olivia Marie, October 18, 2010; Max, June 4, 2009; with Kristin Armstrong: Isabelle Rose and Grace Elizabeth, Nov. 20, 2001; Luke, Oct. 12, 1999

Other Facts: Armstrong was adopted as a young child by his mother's second husband, Terry Armstrong.

Since its inception in 1997, the LIVESTRONG Foundation (formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation) has raised over $500 million for cancer research.

Timeline: 1987 - At age 16, he competes as a professional tri-athlete.

1989 - While still in high school, he trains with U.S. Olympic cycling developmental team and competes in the Junior World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

1989 - Armstrong is named to the U.S. National Cycling Team.

1991 - Is U.S. National Amateur Champion.

1992 - Armstrong competes in the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and finishes 14th. He turns pro immediately after the Olympics and finishes last in his first race.

1993 - Wins 10 titles, including the World Champion and U.S. PRO Champion. Wins a stage of the Tour de France but cannot complete the race.

1993 - Wins the Thrift Drug Triple Crown.

1995 - Armstrong wins a stage in the Tour de France. He finishes 36th, the first time he finishes the race.

1996 - He drops out of the Tour de France after being diagnosed with bronchitis; finishes 12th in the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and signs with France's Team Cofidis.

Oct. 2, 1996 - Armstrong is diagnosed with testicular cancer. The cancer had spread to his lungs, lymph nodes, abdomen and brain; undergoes surgery the next day to have the malignant testicle removed.