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Cyclist Contador Suspended Over Doping Test

30 September 2010 08:39

...doping but admitted earlier this year that he used performance -enhancing drugs. In doing so, he accused seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong and others of systematic drug use. The steroid Clenbuterol is used as a weight-loss drug which builds muscle while...

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22 September 2010 05:21

Lance Armstrong , Founder and Chairman, Livestrong during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York . The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.

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Lance Armstrong , Founder and Chairman, Livestrong during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York . The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
Lance Armstrong , Founder and Chairman, Livestrong during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York . The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
Lance Armstrong, Founder and Chairman of Livestrong attends the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
Fans cheer on US Lance Armstrong ridding in the Col d'Aubisque pass during the 199,5 km and 16th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Bagneres-de-Luchon and Pau, Southwestern France, on July 20, 2010.
Fans cheer on US Lance Armstrong (C) is cheered by a fan as he rides in the Col du Tourmalet pass during the 199,5 km and 16th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Bagneres-de-Luchon and Pau, Southwestern France, on July 20, 2010.
US Lance Armstrong drinks some water at the end of the signature ceremony on July 10, 2010 before the start of the 165,5 km and 7th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Tournus and Les Rousses ski resort.
US Lance Armstrong is about to put an official jersey on a black one he started ridding with, reading 28, to show the number (for 28 millions people living with cancer worldwide), at the start of the 102,5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees. Radioshack riders had to remove their Livestrong tee-shirts to put official ones for not the team to be disqualified from the race.
US Lance Armstrong is given feeding bottles as he breaks away in the first kilometers of the Col du Tourmalet pass during the 199,5 km and 16th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Bagneres-de-Luchon and Pau, Southwestern France, on July 20, 2010.
US Lance Armstrong is getting a massage by a physiotherapist as he watches the World Cup 2010 quarter-final football match Netherlands vs Brazil on July 2, 2010 in center Rotterdam on the North Sea. The Netherlands won 2-1 and qualified for the semi-final.
US Lance Armstrong, wearing a black jersey reading 28, (for 28 millions people living with cancer worldwide), parades for the last time on the Champs-Elysees avenue at the end of the 102,5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees. Radioshack riders had to remove their Livestrong tee-shirts to put official ones for not the team to be disqualified from the race.
US Lance Armstrong signs an autograph for a fan as he wears a black jersey reading 28, to show the number (for 28 millions people living with cancer worldwide) prior to the start of the 102,5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees. Radioshack riders had to remove their Livestrong tee-shirts to put official ones for not the team to be disqualified from the race.
Yellow jersey US Lance Armstrong (Discovery Channel/USA) rides toward the anti-doping control to undergo a test after the 19th stage of the 92nd Tour de France cycling race between Issoire and Le-Puy-en-Velay, 22 July 2005.
A combo made in Chatel on July 12, 2010, shows, From Top, LtoR, Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong (2ndR), stopped after a crash with Spain's Ivan Velasco (down), Denmark's Matti Breschel (C, partly hidden), Spain's Egoi Martinez (R) and Sylvester Szmyd (L), Armstrong looking at the riders on the ground, Armstrong taking his bicycle as Denmark's Matti Breschel (R) helps Spain's Ivan Velasco (C, down), and A Radioshack team member helping Armstrong to start ridding after the crash on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort. Lance Armstrong lost all chance of winning this year's Tour de France because of injuries suffered in a crash and not because of pressure caused by more damning doping allegations, his team said yesterday.
US Lance Armstrong (L) looks at his one year-old son, Max, before participating in a training session during the second of the two rest days of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race at the hotel hosting the US cycling team on July 20, 2010 in Pau, Southwestern France.
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Cyclist Lance Armstrong (L) greets Deborah Thompson while touring the outpatient cancer center at San Francisco General Hospital on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor himself, toured the Avon Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Cyclist Lance Armstrong (C) and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (R) meet with a cancer patient while touring the outpatient cancer center at San Francisco General Hospital on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor himself, toured the Avon Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Cyclist Lance Armstrong (C) and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (R) meet with a patient while touring the outpatient cancer center at San Francisco General Hospital on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor himself, toured the Avon Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.
US Lance Armstrong looks back as he rides in a breakaway during the 199,5 km and 16th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Bagneres-de-Luchon and Pau, Southwestern France, on July 20, 2010.
Felicia Knaul, Director of the Harvard Global Equity Initiative and Lance Armstrong , Founder and Chairman, Livestrong during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York . The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, speaks during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
Felicia Knaul, Director of the Harvard Global Equity Initiative, and Lance Armstrong, Founder and Chairman, Livestrong attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, speaks during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, is being water sprayed by a fan as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.
Felicia Knaul, Director of the Harvard Global Equity Initiative and Lance Armstrong, Founder and Chairman, Livestrong attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, eats as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.
Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, is being water sprayed by a fan as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong (R), rides with teammates on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, speaks during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Lance Armstrong, cyclist and founder and chairman of LIVESTRONG, looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 22, 2010 in New York City. The sixth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: Caesars Palace engineer Brian Fadgen places a specially made Livestrong wristband on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 01: A specially made Livestrong wristband is seen on a statue of Caesar in front of Caesars Palace October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is celebrating the annual global Livestrong Day established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness about fighting cancer.
US Lance Armstrong rides on the finish line on July 11, 2010 at the end of the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.
US Lance Armstrong climbs the Cold d'Aubisque pass during the 199,5 km and 16th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Bagneres-de-Luchon and Pau, Southwestern France, on July 20, 2010.