Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer 30 years ago but is still here today; celebrates with wife Anna Hansen

Armstrong became world champion in Oslo in 1993 at a young age, but his cycling career came to a halt a few years later after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. It turned out to be an advanced form of the disease, and he began treatment as soon as possible.

Armstrong underwent several surgeries and intensive rounds of chemotherapy, which proved effective. His last round of chemotherapy took place in December 1996, after which his doctors confirmed in early 1997 that he was completely cancer-free and cured.

In early 1998, he returned to racing, finishing fourth at the World Championships in Valkenburg that same year and winning the Tour of Luxembourg, among other races. In 1999, he went on to win the first of his seven Tour de France titles, all of which were stripped from him following his doping confessions.

Armstrong now works as an analyst on The Move Podcast, alongside his other celebrity riding partners, George Hincapie, Bradley Wiggins and Johan Bruyneel and others. He also invests in companies; in particular, his early investment in Uber has earned him millions.

Together with his wife, Anna Hansen-Armstrong, he “celebrated” on Friday the fact that he was diagnosed with cancer 30 years ago but is still alive—and in perfect health.

"Happy October 2," the couple, who have been married for four years, wrote on social media. "It's been 30 years since Lance was diagnosed with cancer. We have so much to celebrate..."