61. Dipyrone, a banned drug, causes tremors, hemorrhage, allergic reactions and serious blood disorders. 62. During the tour, police found more evidence suggesting the use of banned drugs in a hotel trash can used by the TVM team. 63. European sports federations and government officials want athletes to play less often in hopes that more rest will lessen the temptation to use banned drugs. 64. EU officials found that two batches of imported shrimp products from Vietnam and Myanmar, and chicken from Thailand, checked in Britain, contained banned veterinary drugs. 65. Festina was expelled from the race after Roussel admitted to systematic use of banned drugs. 66. Festina officials and several team riders conceded that banned drugs were used. 67. FINA said the samples were spiked with a potentially lethal dose of alcohol that could mask the presence of banned drugs. 68. Festina was expelled from the Tour de France after Roussel admitted to systematic use of banned drugs. 69. Four athletes tested positive for banned drugs, including two who took anabolic steroids to enhance their performance. 70. Four cyclists from the TVM team took EPO and other banned drugs during the Tour de France, judicial sources said Thursday. |
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