Prominent American cyclist was nominated as Texan of the Year

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper that is very popular in the USA. Several individuals whose actions have great influence on the society are chosen every year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is important to mention that not only positive deeds are considered. Even actions that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce obtaining the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you know, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. However this case disgraced the famous American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The scandal had significant impact on the society. Numerous persons discussed the situation related to his usage of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related medications. Numerous individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong actually used doping products?”, Why has he cheated?”, Which preparations have been applied by him?”, How could he avoid detection?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to present positive deed of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noted about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps persons experience cancer to survive. The athlete also promoted developing centers for researches linked with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noticed also about accomplishments of the sportsman that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong succeeded in cycling. He got many awards. Lance Armstrong won Tour de France 7 consecutive times.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t have negative influence on the celebrated cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong got rid of this dreadful trouble. Moreover, he came back to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Undoubtedly, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A dossier on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was written by the USADA. Moreover, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, many persons were convinced that the cyclist had taken banned medicines.
Texans praised Lance Armstrong, when he had success in cycling. But when this sportsman crashed, they began to demonize him. It is not surprisingly because this is the essence of Texans. While they prefer to make certain individuals heroes, they prefer to blame them as well.