Forgiveness from whom? America? Oprah? Her audience?
His crime is against the cyclists denied the victory because he wouldn’t quit doping and lying. And their families, supporters, trainers, fans, etc.
Sure, they might get a post haste medal. So what? No glory, no recognition, no thrill of victory, no endorsements, none of the positives that come from excellence in sport.
Some say those in 2nd, 3rd and 4th doped, too. Well how do we know? If they did, I feel the same way about them.
But the fish rots from the head.
I think he already got the thrill of victory all of the years he was celebrated as the best and they really can’t take THAT away from him since he already revelled in that.