Oprah Winfrey: Lance Armstrong has confessed to doping

Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that Lance Armstrong has confessed to her during a TV interview that he used performing-enhancing drugs.

WADA

Meanwhile, the World Anti-Doping Agency says Armstrong must confess under oath to seek a reduction in his lifetime ban. Armstrong reportedly hopes to return to competition in recognized triathlon events. A WADA statement said it "read with interest media reports suggesting a television 'confession' made by Lance Armstrong" to Winfrey. However, WADA added: "only when Mr. Armstrong makes a full confession under oath and tells the anti-doping authorities all he knows about doping activities can any legal and proper process for him to seek any reopening or reconsideration of his lifetime ban commence." The agency says athletes must pass on details of performance-enhancing drug use "to the relevant anti-doping authorities."