Biography

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With a name like Armstrong, it's hard not to be noticed in the sport of road cycling and sports worldwide. And, like Lance, Kristin Armstrong has the goods that go along with the name, including a World Championship title, one of the highest achievements in the sport of cycling. She is one of America's leading hopefuls for an Olympic medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Born in 1973 into a military family of four, Armstrong spent her early childhood in Tennessee, California and attended high school in Japan. By the time she was 17, she had become a Junior Olympian in swimming. She was not only a world-class swimmer, she excelled as a runner and triathlete and even competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. As a professional triathlete, she was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Running was out of the question, but cycling was considered her best therapy. Within a short time, a relatively inexperienced cyclist became an Olympian and World Champion. She has become one of the most accomplished American cyclists of all time.

Armstrong currently makes her home in Boise, Idaho with her husband, Joe Savola. Between her athletic career highlights spanning two decades and several sports, she also managed to succeed as a college graduate and a project manager at an ad agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sports physiology from the University of Idaho. Always one to give back to the sports that have given her such success, she is a dedicated swimming instructor and coach. She serves as an ambassador to the YMCA of Boise, and tries to provide support and inspiration to the millions of Americans who suffer from arthritis.