1.   Every new doping allegation is disastrous for the other athletes competing here, none of whom is fast enough or strong enough to avoid the fallout.

2.   Sainz is accused of setting up a drug-distribution network along with a lawyer, Bertrand Lavelot, who has represented Virenque in his battle against doping allegations.

3.   The Tour de France and the Vuelta de Espana, the two other major races, have also been tainted by doping allegations in recent years.

4.   Armstrong described the doping allegations as the latest example of people not believing in him.

5.   Burokas said Ubartas denied the doping allegations and had called for further tests.

6.   But the image of athletics has taken several big blows in the last week with doping allegations thrown at Linford Christie, Javier Sotomayor and other stars.

7.   He was suspended by his team after receiving medical aid from Sainz, who was at the center of doping allegations in France at the time.

8.   Lawyer Bertrand Lavelot, who has defended several cyclists against doping allegations, including Virenque, was jailed along with Bernard Sainz, who raises horses.

9.   Novacek has been beset by doping allegations since last month along with Mats Wilander of Sweden.

10.   Novacek has been beset by doping allegations since last month, along with Mats Wilander of Sweden.