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23-05.-2002, 10:48 AM

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Simoni non-negative for cocaine

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Simoni non-negative for cocaine

A surprise anti-doping control carried out on the eve of the Tour of Trentino on April 24 has revealed that the defending champion of the Giro d'Italia, Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) has tested non-negative for cocaine, a banned stimulant. Simoni was among 15 riders tested that day by the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA), as well as Roberto Sgambelluri (Mercatone Uno), who turned out to be non-negative for Nesp, an improved form of EPO.

Simoni can demand a counter-analysis to confirm the result before he is forced out of the Giro, and that is expected to take a few days. Perhaps then we'll see a battle between Casagrande, Hamilton, Savoldelli and Evans for the overall honours?

It's another body blow for the race that yesterday lost Stefano Garzelli, with several other riders (Perfetto, Chesini, Varriale, Romano and possibly Sgambelluri) all being caught up in doping affairs of one sort or another.

Saeco-Longoni Sport has called a press conference at 11:00am local time to discuss the matter.

23-05.-2002, 11:35 AM	#2
Vo2 ArchAngel Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Orion Nebula Posts: 2,163	Re: Simoni non-negative for cocaine If they carry on the way they're going now, Dario Andriotto who is classified last at the moment and 1hr20 behind the leader, can still win the race. ??? __________________ Pain is inevitable...suffering is optional

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