Lance Armstrong criticizes anti-doping officials after Vingegaard crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Lance Armstrong has publicly criticized the International Testing Agency following Jonas Vingegaard's crash during Stage 15 of the Tour de France. Vingegaard, who suffered a broken collarbone, was reportedly awoken at 2 a.m. for a doping test before the stage. Armstrong calls this a 'human rights issue' and argues that sleep disruption during a grueling race like the Tour could lead to dangerous consequences. Fellow competitors have also raised concerns about the timing of the testing, with some suggesting it undermines rider safety. The Tour continues with a 26.1km individual time trial as Tadej Pogacar leads the race by five minutes.
- •Jonas Vingegaard crashed and withdrew from the race on Stage 15.
- •He was woken by anti-doping officials at 2 a.m. before the stage.
- •Vingegaard sustained a broken collarbone from the crash.
- •Tadej Pogacar also underwent testing early in the morning.
- •The Tour de France continues with a time trial scheduled.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lance Armstrong accuses Tour de France anti-doping officials of ‘human rights issue’ after Jonas Vingegaard crash
"Vingegaard crashed out of the race after being awoken in the middle of the night by anti-doping officials
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