Greg LeMond to Receive the Congressional Gold Medal

There’s a lot going on in the United States right now. COVID-19, the world’s most incompetent coup attempt, racial justice. But the number one issue facing us all is that three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond hasn’t received enough honor for his achievements.

Well, now he will. The Senate has passed a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to LeMond, who’ll be only the tenth individual athlete to receive the medal. The bill has now gone to the president’s desk to be signed in Sharpie.

These medals are awarded through acts of Congress, with the bills co-sponsored by two-thirds of the membership of both the House and the Senate before being considered for a vote. The original bill passed the House in September 2019.

“Greg LeMond represents the best of American sportsmanship. Throughout his career, Greg repeatedly exemplified the principles of healthy competition, honesty, and selflessness, putting team success ahead of his own. In retirement, he’s dedicated his life to serving and supporting children, veterans, medical research and other causes through his charitable work.

“I am proud to see my bill to honor Greg with a Congressional Gold Medal pass the Senate and I will work to ensure it is signed into law, so we can fully honor his lifetime of success, as both an athlete and community leader.”

Rep. Mike Thompson