Lance Going Downhill?

From yesterday's telecast of the ESPYs, where Lance Armstrong was nominated for Best Male Athlete:

"In 2005, Lance Armstrong tried to put to rest any doubts that at age 32, he was past his prime."

It makes me wonder: if we gave a little more money and a little more respect to English teachers, might there be one person who could edit sentences like this before they get to a national audience?