Oprah to Interview Lance Armstrong

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Oprah Winfrey will sit down with cyclist Lance Armstrong for his first interview since he was banned from the sport for life.

Armstrong is expected to talk about the doping scandal and the accusations that he cheated and used performance enhancing drugs.

Amid the fallout he also resigned as chairman of his Livestrong foundation.

The 90 minute special is set to air on OWN January 17th.
It will also be simulcasted on oprah.com.

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