Copenhagen, March 18, 2013 (AFP) - Rolf Soerensen, one of Denmark's most successful professional cyclists, admitted Monday to using blood-boosting EPO and cortisone in the 1990s, ending more than a year of denials. "I used EPO periodically in the 90s," Soerensen, now 47, said in a statement. "I have also in some cases used the substance cortisone. There is no other excuse than … [Read more...]
Evidence Shows Guilt Without Armstrong Positive Test
October 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 2012 (AFP) - A US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report on doping by Lance Armstrong released Wednesday details evidence against the US cycling star that shows guilt despite his lack of a positive doping test. USADA delivered the report to the International Cycling Union (UCI) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Wednesday and made it public, showing the evidence that … [Read more...]
Landis Claims May Be Armstrong’s Biggest Test Yet
May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Justin Davis PARIS, May 25, 2010 (AFP) - To many, disgraced Tour de France champion Floyd Landis dipped to a new low last week when, after years of lying, he admitted to systematic doping. Claiming a need to clear his conscience Landis went a significant stage further, however, by alleging that seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and other former teammates had … [Read more...]