Landis stripped of Tour title
Floyd Landis has been officially stripped of his 2006 Tour De France title.
Landis tested positive to a banned testosterone during the tour, was found guilty today by a US arbitration panel.
Three panel members were satisfied Landis injected himself with testosterone.
The decision means Spaniard Oscar Pereiro will be awarded the title.
The American released a statement shortly after the verdict was delivered.
“This ruling is a blow to athletes and cyclists everywhere,” Landis said.
“For the Panel to find in favour of USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) when, with respect to so many issues, USADA did not manage to prove even the most basic parts of their case shows that this system is fundamentally flawed. I am innocent, and we proved I am innocent.”
Landis faces a two year ban from cycling.
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