Luke Armstrong is widely known for being the son of Lance Edward Armstrong, the renowned American former professional road racing cyclist. His father achieved considerable acclaim by clinching victory in the Tour de France seven times consecutively from 1999 to 2005.
During his formative years, Luke harbored ambitions of pursuing a career in sports, much like his father. Consequently, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in sports management and even dabbled in football as a player. However, it has been a few years since he made a career transition. So, what is Luke currently engaged in professionally? Furthermore, is he currently in a romantic relationship?
Luke Armstrong Was Charged With Sexual Assault
In 2021, Luke Armstrong was arrested on sexual assault after an unidentified women filed a assault case against him. The women who was later identified as his former friend had gone to the police in November 2020 regarding an incident from June 2018.
As per the then-16-year-old girl’s claim, Luke physically assaulted her without her consent at his father’s Austin house in 2018 after he drove her there from a party. He was reportedly arrested on 6th April 2021 but released the same day on bond. However, the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence a year later.
As per the court records available online in Travis County, the case was officially documented as “DA Rejection/No Charges Filed” on August 24. Similarly, Travis County District Attorney José Garza also confirmed that the charge has been dismissed and provided no additional comments on the matter.
“We presented strong evidence to the district attorney’s office showing that the relationship between the two young people was completely consensual and consequently did not constitute a criminal offense, Luke passed two independent polygraph exams with the best examiners in the state showing that he did not use any force or threats to gain consent.”
Born on October 12, 1999, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Luke’s parents are Lance Armstrong and Kristin Richard. In 2023, Luke has reached the age of 24. He pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports management from Rice University.
In terms of his ethnic background, Luke has a diverse heritage tracing back to various origins, including Norwegian, English, Irish, Scottish, and even some distant Dutch roots from his father’s lineage. On his mother’s side, he is of Caucasian descent. His nationality, however, is American.
Luke Armstrong with his sister Grace Armstrong during his mother’s wedding Source: Instagram
Luke has younger twin sisters named Isabelle Armstrong and Grace Armstrong who were born on 21 November 2001. They are currently 21 years old and go to Texas Christian University.
Furthermore, he also has two half-siblings named Max, 14, and Olivia, 12 from his father’s relationship with his current wife Anna Hansen. Max was born in June 2009 and Olivia in October2010.
During his time at Westlake High School, he actively participated in football, earning a two-year letterman status and reaching the quarterfinals in 2016. Additionally, he ventured into shot put during his high school days. Transitioning to college, he served as a reserve fullback for the Rice football team in both 2018 and 2019. In 2020/21, Luke garnered recognition on the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. However, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, he opted out of the 2020 season and did not make a return.
Luke’s Father Lance Is A Retired Sportsman
As mentioned above, Luke’s father Lance Edward Armstrong is a renowned American professional road racing cyclist who retired from the sport is 2011. He was born on 18th September 1971 and is 52 years old as of 2023.
Lance Edward is best known for his seven consecutive wins of Tour de France from 1999 to 2005. The former cyclist has won the title of World Road Race Championship, Tour de France, Tour DuPont, Classica de San Sebastian, and several others.
Sadly, it was later revealed that Edward used performance enhancing drugs during his 1999s win and later received a lifetime ban from all sports that follow the World Anti-Doping Code. This ended his competitive cycling career.
Luke alongside his father Lance Armstrong during his graduation in 2022 Source: Instagram
Besides his cycling career, Armstrong owns a coffee shop in downtown Austin, Texas, called “Juan Pelota Cafe”. Moreover, Armstrong is also the founder of WEDU and co-founder of LIFT Vodka.
Luke Played Football During His High School Days
The 24-year-old media personality was a member of the school football team. During his time at Westlake High School, he actively participated in football, earning a two-year letterman status and reaching the quarterfinals in 2016. Additionally, he also ventured into shot put during his high school days.
Transitioning to college, he served as a reserve fullback for the Rice football team in both 2018 and 2019. In 2020/21, Luke garnered recognition on the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. However, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, he opted out of the 2020 season and did not make a return.
His football achievements were often praised by his father Lance on social. His father use to write, “Last game of the season for the @riceuniversity. Been a tough season for these young men but they fought hard and went out on top today. Entire team played amazing and beat Old Dominion 27-13. And as always, so great to see my lil man @luke_armstrong65 who never ceases to amaze us. Love you Luke!!”
Is Lance’s Son Luke Armstrong Dating Anyone?
Looking through Luke’s IG profile, he seems to be in a private relationship with a mysterious girl. Nonetheless, he can be seen kissing his anonymous girlfriend in a series of photos from his graduation day in 2022.
Luke Armstrong kissing his anonymous girlfriend on his college graduation day Source: Instagram
However, as of Dec 2023, no new updates or the identity of his mysterious girlfriend is revealed. Also, no details of his current relationship status is available at the moment. Hopefully, the media personality will let his fans to more about his partner and his love life in the future.
How Much Is Luke Armstrong’s Net Worth?
According to various online sources, Luke’s net worth is in between $200 to $500 thousand as of 2023. He surely earns a decent amount from his career in real estate. On the other hand, his celebrity father, Lance Edward Armstrong has a massive net worth of %50 million.
Moreover, at the peak of his career, Lance was worth around $125 million at some point. Unfortunately, the former lost most of his fortunes from endorsement deals after his allegations of doping was confirmed.
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