"lance armstrong is an american cyclist who currently holds the record for winning the most tour de france races. armstrong won a record seven races from 1999 to 2005. this feat is even more impressive because armstrong was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, but he underwent medical treatment and started training once he was well again." read this selection from page 25 of the magazine article, "great athletes of the 20th century" by an author named connor. which of these would be considered plagiarism of the article?

a. tour de france cyclists must be extremely fit and are among the best athletes in the world. according to historian michael connor, seven-time tour champion lance armstrong is one of the best cyclists of the 20th century. armstrong still holds the record for the most tour wins. he even overcame a cancer diagnosis to win the tour from 1999 to 2005 (25).
b. many great cyclists have won multiple tour de france races. the cyclist who currently holds the record for the most win is lance armstrong. although he was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, armstrong fought hard and had a full recovery. once he was well, he started training. armstrong won an amazing seven tour de france races from 1999 to 2005 (connor 25).
c. american cyclist lance armstrong has won the tour de france more than any other athlete in hi