Lance Armstrong settles lawsuit with US government ahead of trial

The lawsuit against the former US Postal rider was was set go to court on May 7

Lance Armstrong speaks at a press conference.

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Lance Armstrong has avoided a possible $100m payout in damages to the US government after settling a whistleblower lawsuit before it was due to go to court.

Armstrong reached a $5m settlement with the US federal government in a deal announced on Thursday, with both sides preparing to go to court in Washington on May 7.

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