Lance Armstrong admits "difficult times" during Federal Investigation

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The beginning of the end. Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) pedals leadenly to the finish at Morzine (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

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It's still about the bike: Lance Armstrong back in the saddle (Image credit: Trent Bona Photography)

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A dejected Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) explains his defeat at the stage finish at Avoriaz (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

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Frank Schleck (Saxo Bank) plays tour guide to Lance Armstrong in Luxembourg. (Image credit: AFP Photo)

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has told AP that he is relieved to put the US Federal investigation in the past. Armstrong said: "I'm happy. I'm glad it's behind me."

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