Disgraced athlete Lance Armstrong opted out of return to competitive sport . Armstrong had hoped to compete at the Masters South Central Zone Swimming Championships in his home town of Austin this weekend , thinking it was not subject to USA or World Anti-Doping Agency codes . Armstrong entered an international swimming event in Texas this year . Australia 's governing body asked organizers to forbid Armstrong from competing . The 41-year - old had his seven Tour de France victories stripped after admitting doping .
Disgraced athlete Lance Armstrong opted out of return to competitive sport . Armstrong entered an international swimming event in Texas this year . Australia 's governing body asked organizers to forbid Armstrong from competing . The 41-year - old had his seven Tour de France victories stripped after admitting doping .