Lance Armstrong sat down with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday night for Part 1 of her two-part interview series with Armstrong for Oprah's Next Chapter. Armstrong's interview with Oprah was more than an hour long and while it started off strong — and chilling — most viewers were probably able to see Armstrong is a deeply troubled individual. In case you missed the worldwide exclusive broadcast, we have highlights for you below that showcase some of the most riveting moments of Oprah's interview with Lance Armstrong.
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The Armstrong doping cocktail
So what exactly did Lance Armstrong take? How did he justify the banned substances he used? In this short clip, Armstrong tells Oprah what drugs he took and why he felt he was "justified" for doping after his near-fatal battle with cancer.
Code words. Private jets. Secret blood transfusions. For almost a decade, Lance Armstrong was involved in a systematic doping ring that spanned several countries. How did it work Watch as Lance shares details and reveals which banned substances went into his cocktail. Watch Part 2 of Oprah's interview with Lance Armstrong on Friday, January 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. The interview will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com. For more, visit http//www.oprah.com/lancearmstrong Find OWN on TV at http//www.oprah.com/FindOWN
Reckless behavior: The glitter of fame
Watch below as Oprah asks Armstrong about his questionable involvement with Michael Ferrari, a doctor who is rumored to have played an instrumental role in Armstrong's and the U.S. Postal Service team's highly organized doping ring. Armstrong admits — barely — his relationship with Ferrari was "reckless."
Lance Armstrong opens up about his reckless behavior; his association with controversial Italian sports trainer and medical consultant, Dr. Michele Ferrari; and his flaws that were magnified by fame. Watch as he reveals how his desire to win at all costs and his arrogance made him willing to risk it all. Watch Part 2 of Oprah's interview with Lance Armstrong on Friday, January 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. The interview will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com. For more, visit http//www.oprah.com/lancearmstrong Find OWN on TV at http//www.oprah.com/FindOWN
Lance Armstrong: A bully to whistle-blowers
Many, many people came out against Lance Armstrong and called him a cheater for well more than a decade. His typical response was to publicly blast them, puff himself up with confidence, and then sue them.
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Because medical technology had yet to develop a test for Armstrong's drug of choice — EPO — most witnesses retreated to a corner, usually handing money over to Armstrong in the process. Watch Armstrong explain why he treated these whistle-blowers with such venomous hate.
After Emma O'Reilly, a former masseuse for Lance Armstrong's cycling team, told the media that a doctor backdated a cortisone prescription for Lance, the champion cyclist went on the attack. Lance sued Emma, even though he now says she was telling the truth. Watch as Lance reveals how his desire to control every outcome made him do inexcusable things. Plus, find out how he's trying to make amends. Watch Part 2 of Oprah's interview with Lance Armstrong on Friday, January 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. The interview will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com. For more, visit http//www.oprah.com/lancearmstrong Find OWN on TV at http//www.oprah.com/FindOWN
Lance Armstrong: Not responsible for doping culture
One of the most shocking parts of the Oprah interview with Lance Armstrong was his sheer denial of the role he played in the blood-doping culture of cycling. He explains he certainly took part, but did so because he really wanted to win — like really bad — and everyone else was doing it, so why not. Armstrong adamantly denies any responsibility for leading others into blood doping or making it a requirement — explicit or coerced — for his U.S. Postal Service team members.
Between 1999 and 2005, Lance Armstrong led the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team and, later, the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team to the top of the podium at the Tour de France seven consecutive times. Find out why Lance believes he and some of his teammates had to dope in order to win. Watch Part 2 of Oprah's interview with Lance Armstrong on Friday, January 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. The interview will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com. For more, visit http//www.oprah.com/lancearmstrong Find OWN on TV at http//www.oprah.com/FindOWN
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