KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, June 14 (UPI) -- Organizers of the World Triathlon Corp. have barred Lance Armstrong from participating in Ironman events in France and in Hawaii because of doping charges.
The seven-time Tour de France winner is facing more allegations of blood doping during his cycling career and will not be permitted to join the Ironman competition unless charges are dropped, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. Armstrong had planned to compete in the Ironman France race this month as a tune-up for the Oct. 13 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.