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Why don’t athletes just stay retired?

Lance Armstrong's out of retirement and training for next year's Tour de France. NFL Quarterback Brett Favre also ran a retirement reverse. Why can't they stay away? Business of sports commentator Diana Nyad discusses that question with Tess Vigeland.

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Lance Armstrong, in yellow jersey, and German Jan Ullrich ride during the Tour de France in 2003.
Lance Armstrong, in yellow jersey, and German Jan Ullrich ride during the Tour de France in 2003.
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