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Pound backs Armstrong decision

Tour de France wins.

Armstrong's deep pockets and access to a US court system that can get bogged down in counter-suits and never-ending appeals helped prolong the event.

USADA claims Armstrong used banned substances, including blood-booster EPO and steroids as well as blood transfusions dating back to 1996. It also says it has 10 former Armstrong teammates who were ready to testify against him.

Armstrong argued the USADA was usurping its jurisdiction and the case should have been turned over to the International Cycling Union.

Questions:

1. Who is the former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency?

2. What does USADA stand for?

3. Does Pound think the charges against Armstrong were fair?

Answers:

1. Dick Pound.

2. United States Anti-Doping Agency.

3. Yes.

About the broadcaster:

CJ Henderson is a foreign expert for China Daily's online culture department. CJ is a graduate of the University of Sydney where she completed a Bachelors degree in Media and Communications, Government and International Relations, and American Studies. CJ has four years of experience working across media platforms, including work for 21st Century Newspapers in Beijing, and a variety of media in Australia and the US.