Throughout the latter half of his career Armstrong received negative media attention due to allegations of taking performance enhancing drugs. These allegations were never substantiated and his reputation as a fair competitor remains strong. At one stage, Lance described himself as the most tested (for drugs) athlete in the world. | Throughout the latter half of his career Armstrong received negative media attention due to allegations of taking performance enhancing drugs. These allegations were never substantiated and his reputation as a fair competitor remains strong. At one stage, Lance described himself as the most tested (for drugs) athlete in the world. |