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Athlete Sighting: Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong competed in the XTERRA World Championship in Kapalua on Maui over the weekend. The cyclist was in the top 5 for the biking portion of the triathlon, but fell behind during the running portion.

Michael Weiss of Vienna, Austria took home the title after finishing in 2 hours and 27 minutes. Lance Armstrong finished 23rd overall, finishing in 2 hours, 36 minutes and 59 seconds. In the women’s division, Lesley Paterson of San Diego, CA took home the title. She finished in 2 hours, 45 minutes and 59 seconds.

Athlete Sighting: Lance Armstrong

Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was spotted having dinner at Mirabelle restaurant in Austin, Texas on Wednesday night. Lance was dining with girlfriend, Anna Hansen and Doug Ulman, the President/CEO of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, LiveStrong.

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Athlete Sighting: Lance Armstrong

After spending some time in Miami poolside and checking out Art Basel, champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and his family have returned to Austin. Lance and his family were spotted having dinner at sushi restaurant Uchi + Uchiko in Texas.

Lance posted the following comment on his Twitter account: “Cool when your kids finally start digging sushi and want to go eat it. Lucky us.”

How cute!

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Athletes At Art Basel

Athletes in Miami have been checking out Art Basel, one of the most important art shows in the United States. It’s the sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years. Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. Exhibition sites are located in the Art Deco District.

Check out the picture of Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez roaming some of the galleries checking out the art. He was accompanied by his manager and friend, Guy Oseary. Alex had his eye on a Cy Twombly canvas “Crimes of Passion I” at the Acquavella Gallery. The piece was placed on hold for him. The asking price? $6,500,000.

Also hanging out in some of the art exhibitions was champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend, Anna Henson. Lance hasn’t purchased anything yet but he spoke with several gallery owners and met up with Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin.

Other celebrities who’ve been spotted at Art Basel so far include Danny Glover, George Hamilton, Calvin Klein, Ben Stiller, Brandon Davis, Kelly Rowland, and Pharrell.

Photos: Splash News

Lance Armstrong’s Youngest Daughter

Lance Armstrong posted this picture of he and his youngest daughter, Olivia, lounging poolside on his website. Olivia is the fifth Armstrong child, so Armstrong gave her her own Twitter handle, @cincoarmstrong. Olivia is the second of Armstrong’s children with girlfriend Anna Hansen.

New Lance Armstrong Radio Shack Spot

Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong is featured in another Radio Shack spot. This one is holiday themed and involves his “personal assistant  Alphonse” drawing Lance’s name for the office Secret Santa. Check out the commercial below to see what Alphonse thought was the perfect Christmas gift for Lance:

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Lance Armstrong In Another Radio Shack Ad

Check out cyclist Lance Armstrong in another ad for his endorser Radio Shack. Not sure we are feelin’ these spots:

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Lance Armstrong Goes Punk Rock With New Haircut

Lance Armstrong got a new hair ‘do, and it look like it’s a mohawk. Actually, it’s a “faux-hawk” because real mohawks are shaved on the sides. But either way, it’s a bold statement for the cyclist. What do you guys think?

Photo: LanceArmstrong.Posterous.com

Tour de France Cyclists Participating in Patrick Dempsey Fundraiser

Patrick Dempsey, who plays Dr. Derek Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy”, is hosting the Dempsey Challenge to raise money for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer, Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The Challenge takes place October 2nd and 3rd and will feature non-competitive cycling, running, and walking events. Eight-time Tour de France competitor Levi Leipheimer has just signed on to take the challenge, along with this year’s top Tour de France finisher Chris Horner and five-time Olympian George Hincapie. Patrick Dempsey himself plans to cycle the 50-mile course, as well.

Bike Bought For $5 Belonged To Floyd Landis

Greg Estes of Kentucky bought a bike at a yard sale for $5. It turns out the bike belonged to the 2006 Tour de France victor who had his title stripped after admitting to doping, Floyd Landis. The previous owner had found the bike abandoned on an interstate and thought it was broken. But after Estes took it to some bike shops, he soon found out the custom high-tech pedals were custom made for Landis and that the bike is worth about $8,000. Not bad for a yard sale find.