Lance

All it took was 86 hours, 15 minutes and 2 seconds. In a tremendous show of strength, endurance, and dedication, Lance Armstrong won his seventh and final Tour de France as he crossed with the peloton in Paris today.

Averaging 41.6 km/h, he covered 3,608 kilometers and beat his nearest competition by more than four minutes and his closest rival, Jan Ullrich, by more than six. The Tour was fantastic this year. It was twenty-one stages of fast paced racing with all the typical ups and downs. I was lucky to catch a lot of it late at night on OLN and I loved every minute of it.

In the final ceremony, Lance spoke to the crowd about the sport, the hardwork it requires, and the determination that a cyclist needs. He also thanked his terrific team, coaches, and fellow riders all in a tone that, in typical Lance style, was selfless and humble.

Here's to you Lance. You are once again a great role model for cyclists, cancer patients, fans, and people around the world. You are a hero to us all. We'll miss you.