Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong could lose French Legion medal

LANCE Armstrong faces losing his Legion of Honour medal after French officials said they would open an inquiry into his doping admissions.

DISGRACED cyclist Lance Armstrong faces losing his Legion of Honour medal after French officials said they would open an inquiry into his doping admissions.

Armstrong was awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in 2005 in recognition of his seven consecutive Tour de France victories.

The American admitted to doping during all of those wins and has been stripped of the titles.

Armstrong always denied using drugs throughout his career but owned up to doping in a television interview with Oprah Winfrey in January.

Francois Sourd, top aide to the head of the Legion of Honour, said "an inquiry will be opened".

The investigation is expected to last several weeks.