Why is Lance Armstrong's documentary called 30 for 30? The reason behind the unusual title

Lance Armstrong documentary has caught attention of many cycling fans across globe following release of its first episode on Sunday, May 24. Despite Lance Armstrong documentary attracting plenty of viewers, fans were puzzled as to 'Why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30?' and 'When is next episode of  Lance Armstrong 30 for 30?'. Apart from wanting to kw why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30, fans were curious to kw details surrounding Lance Armstrong doping case. 

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Why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30? Lance Armstrong 30 for 30

answer to question - why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30 - is due to celebration of ESPN's 30th anniversary in 2009. title '30 for 30' is for a series of documentaries on ESPN. 30 for 30 title is simply used to highlight famous people and interesting events that took place in sporting history. Lance Armstrong 30 for 30 film is 108th edition of 30 for 30 documentary series.

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Why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30? Lance release schedule

Lance Armstrong documentary aired its first of two episodes on Sunday, May 24. second episode of Lance Armstrong documentary is scheduled to release on May 31 at 9 pm ET. Fans can catch  Lance Armstrong documentary on ESPN.

Why is Lance Armstrong documentary called 30 for 30? Lance Armstrong doping

Lance Armstrong was once rewned as a hero and an icon around sporting world. Lance Armstrong cancer news sent fans all around world into meltdown after two-time Tour de France winner was diagsed with fatal metastatic testicular cancer in 1996. Lance Armstong proved to be an inspiration when he recovered from testicular cancer and returned to cycling two years later.

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Lance Armstrong turned into face of road race cycling during early 2000s when he won seven Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005. However, later in 2012, it was revealed that Lance Armstrong had, in fact, used performance-enhancing drug EPO to boost his immune system upon returning to circuit. Armstrong was forced to return all medals that he won after 1998 and he was also termed as 'boogeyman' of sporting world. 

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