Recent Doping Scandals

Belgian cyclist Bjorn Leukemans, 30 recently failed a testosterone drugs test before the World Championships in Stuttgart, in September.

Bjorn claimed that he had naturally high levels of testosterone. It is a similar case to Floyd Landis who failed the same drugs test and offered a similar explanation.

Italian rider, Cristian Moreni, has been banned for 2 years following his failed drugs test during the Tour de France. For Moreni, who is 35 years old, this almost inevitably means the end of his career. His negative doping test led to Cofidis withdrawing from this Summer’s difficult Tour De France, his actions were bitterly regretted by other team members, such as, Bradley Wiggins who saw their Tour cut short. To his credit Cristian Moreni, never disputed the drug test. He admitted to his guilt. - Such a shame more dopers are unwilling to do that!

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