Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Re: Vinokourov tests positive; Astana withdraws from Tour

from the same article at http://velonews.com/tour2007/details/articles/12910.0.html

[David Millar said,] "I wanted to believe it was a really good day [for Vinokourov]. It makes me very sad. Vino is one of my favorite riders. He's one of the most beautiful riders in the peloton. If a guy of his stature and class has done that, we all might as well pack our bags and go home right now." ...

Millar broke down into tears when he was asked by British journalist Jeremy Whittle if he was all right, saying, "I just feel like crying right now."

On 7/24/07, Phillip Stern <phillip.stern@gmail.com> wrote:
Vinokourov tests positive; Astana withdraws from Tour
By VeloNews.com
This report filed July 24, 2007

Vinokourov tested positive for homologous blood doping after his time trial win on Saturday


Double stage victor Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana)learned Tuesday that he had tested positive for homologous blood doping following his victory in Saturday's individual time trial.

Vinokourov and his Astana team have reportedly withdrawn from the Tour.

more at http://velonews.com/tour2007/details/articles/12910.0.html


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