A Dallas promotions company that paid Lance Armstrong more than US$7 million in bonuses for winning the Tour de France is demanding he return the money.
A spokesman for SCA Promotions said on Friday the company will send Armstrong a demand letter on Monday now that Armstrong’ seven Tour de France titles have been revoked. The company paid Armstrong about US$7 million for winning his sixth tour in 2004 and reportedly paid up to US$12 million total.
The US Anti-Doping Agency recently reported extensive evidence that Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs during all seven of his tour victories. The International Cycling Union, the sport’s governing body, on Monday accepted sanctions that included banning Armstrong from the sport for life and stripping him of his tour wins.
Armstrong denies doping but has not commented on the USADA report.
The company had warned Armstrong that it would seek return of the money if his victories were officially wiped out.
Armstrong’s attorneys have said he has no intention of paying. They note that SCA entered a voluntary settlement to pay Armstrong, which included a no appeal clause. Armstrong’s attorneys say Texas law won’t allow SCA to try to reopen a voluntary settlement.
