Q&A: UNC grad and USADA head Travis Tygart talks Lance Armstrong case and more

Posted Jul 3, 2020
Travis Tygart graduated from UNC in 1993 with a degree in philosophy. Now, he's the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which in 2012 helped expose cyclist Lance Armstrong in a massive doping scandal. In light of ESPN's recently released documentary, Lance, the DTH caught up with Tygart to discuss his role in the Armstrong saga and more. (Daily Tar Heel)

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