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.
The story so far
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 reporting (9)
- Vaughters says night tests would have saved cycling '25 years of drama' ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 44d ago
- 'The fight against doping is an absolute priority' – UCI defends night-time testing at Tour de France Cycling Weekly · 44d ago
- Intensified Doping Investigations At Tour de France Threaten Cycling’s Delicate Balance Defector · 46d ago
- Overnight testing was approved by French judge over 'serious and consistent suspicions' Escape Collective · 46d ago
- Remco Evenepoel Latest Target of Night-Time Dope Test at the Tour de France Outside Magazine · 46d ago
- Multiple riders have been subjected to night-time doping controls at Tour de France Cycling Weekly · 46d ago
- Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard woken up in early hours by Tour de France drug testers The New York Times · 46d ago
- Vingegaard’s and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge The Guardian · 46d ago
- Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports Road.cc · 46d ago broke it first
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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