German cyclist Sinkewitz amazed by failed drugs test

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2007

BERLIN (AFP) — Team T-Mobile rider Patrik Sinkewitz reacted in amazement on Wednesday after he was informed he had failed a doping test as he prepared for the Tour de France last month.

The German Cycling Federation (BDR) announced on Wednesday that the 26-year-old's A sample, taken on June 8, had a raised testosterone level and he must now decide if his B sample will be tested.

The up and coming rider has been suspended by his team who say that if the B sample confirms the first test then he will be sacked.

Sinkewitz was forced to pull out of the Tour de France after suffering a broken nose and shoulder injury on Sunday after colliding with a spectator when occupying 50th place in the overall standings.

Currently recovering in a Hamburg hospital,...

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