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LATEST NEWS: PAGE 8 NEWSFLASH: ARMSTRONG IN TROUBLE FOR DRUG-TEST ATTITUDE
Road Bike Action & AFP
April 6, 2009
(Photo: Roberto Bettini)

A report has been compiled on the behavior of American cycling legend Lance Armstrong during a recent out of competition drug test, the French Anti-doping Agency (AFLD) announced on Monday. AFLD president Pierre Bordry revealed that he had sent the report to the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on March 30. He did not reveal the report's contents.
 
The AFLD sent a sample-taker to test Armstrong after a training session at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the Cote d'Azur on March 17. The official took a sample of urine, blood and other bodily matter. According to the AFLD, the sample-taker warned Armstrong that he was going to compile a report about Armstrong's attitude. No word yet on what supposed actions of Armstrong's lead to the report.
 
"The UCI does not have jurisdiction to judge this case," said UCI press officer Enrico Carpani, referring to articles nine and 13 of the organization's anti-doping legislation. As it concerns a test carried out by a national agency that happened outside of competition, it's the agency which has the authority."

The AFLD will await a response from the UCI before deciding whether or not Armstrong's behavior constitutes an infringement of the world anti-doping code. If Armstrong is found to have infringed on the world anti-doping code it could possibly lead to a suspension. However, it is difficult to speculate on the possible repercussions without knowing the contents of the report.
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