Athlete

Lance Armstrong

Cyclist (seven Tour de France titles, later stripped)

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2007

   • Marathon2:46:43

     CompetitionRetired cyclist, age 362007 ING New York City Marathon

     “He returned to New York City a year later, improving his time to 2:46:43.”

     Lance Armstrong to Run 112th Boston Marathon (MarathonGuide press release, 2008-01-17)News report2007-11-04

     2:46:43. His marathon best in this source.

2. 2006

   • Marathon2:59:36

     CompetitionFirst marathon, retired cyclist, age 352006 ING New York City Marathon

     “Armstrong competed in the 2006 ING New York City Marathon, completing the race in 2:59:36.”

     Lance Armstrong to Run 112th Boston Marathon (MarathonGuide press release, 2008-01-17)News report2006-11-05

     Race result reported in the race press release. 2:59:36.