Cyclist Vila tests positive for banned substance
AFP, May, 2008
MADRID (AFP) — Spanish cyclist Patxi Vila of the Lampre team tested positive in March for testosterone and was dropped from the list of racers who were pre-registered for the Tour of Italy, sports daily AS reported Tuesday.
The 32-year-old tested positive in a surprise drugs test carried out on March 3 at his home by the International Cycling Union, the paper said.
Vila has asked for a "B" sample ...