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Topic: RSS FeedCyc: Fofonov fails doping control, says team
AAP Sports News (Australia), July, 2008
AAP Sports News (Australia) 07-28-2008 Cyc: Fofonov fails doping control, says team PARIS, July 27 AFP - Kazakhstan's Dmitri Fofonov has tested positive for a banned stimulant, his Credit Agricole team said on the final day of the Tour de France The 31-year-old, who learned of his positive test after finishing 19th overall in the race on Sunday, explained to his team he bought a product over the internet to fight cramps. He has been suspended and is now facing the sack. "He has failed to respect our basic team rules," Credit Agricole manager Roger Legeay told AFP. "No products can be taken by any riders unless they have prior authorisation from the team doctor. "He has made a mistake, which can happen, but it's not good news for us or for him."...
