Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports
A French judge authorized nighttime doping tests for Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard following reports of serious suspicions at the Tour de France.
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- Primary Driver: A French judge authorized nighttime doping tests for Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard following reports of serious suspicions at the Tour de France.
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Nighttime drug testing has been implemented at the Tour de France for several riders, including Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel. These tests were authorized by a judge following reports of serious and consistent suspicions.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, Cycling Weekly, and Escape Collective highlights the involvement of the UCI in defending the practice as an absolute priority. Future updates will monitor whether additional riders are selected for testing or if the UCI provides further information regarding the nature of the suspicions that led to the judicial authorization.
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The obvious questions
Who has been subjected to the nighttime testing?
Coverage identifies Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel as riders who have undergone these tests.
Why were these tests authorized?
Reports indicate a judge signed off on the tests due to serious and consistent suspicions.
What is the official stance of the UCI?
The UCI has defended the practice, stating that the fight against doping is an absolute priority.
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