Has Floyd Landis been stripped of his victory of the Tour De France?

Question

I'm not sure whether he has or not.

Answer 1

No, not yet. Here's an article all about it from Yahoo! News.

Dehydration is the latest possible reason offered for Tour de France winner Floyd Landis' elevated testosterone levels.

"Maybe a combination of dehydration, maximum effort," Jose Maria Buxeda, the cyclist's lawyer, said Thursday after testing began on his backup sample.

That theory was flatly rejected by one of the world's top anti-doping officials.

"In 25 years of experience of testing ... such a huge increase in the level of testosterone cannot be accepted to come from any natural factors," said Prof. Christiane Ayotte, director of Montreal's anti-doping laboratory.

"If dehydration was the case, then marathon runners would be testing positive all the time. Tennis players would be testing positive all the time. Dehydration is a medical condition that requires hospitalization. It has been invoked in the past, but not one case -- to my knowledge -- has been successful in this argument."

Phonak was notified July 27 that Landis turned up a testosterone-epitestosterone ratio of 11:1 -- nearly three times the 4:1 limit -- after speeding his way back into contention during Stage 17.

Ever since, the cyclist and his defense team have offered varying explanations, including cortisone shots taken for pain in Landis' degenerating hip; drinking beer and whiskey the night before; thyroid medication; and his natural metabolism.

The latest theory -- dehydration -- appears to contrast with events. Landis pushed ahead at the 45-mile mark July 20 and rode the rest of the stage alone, which he later called an "advantage" because he was constantly near his team's car and the liquids it carried. He constantly splashed his face and drank fluids as he rode up the Alps.

"It was nice to be alone," Landis said after the stage. "It was an advantage."

Speaking at the Chatenay-Malabry laboratory, which is conducting the analysis, Buxeda said he expects the "B" sample to confirm the original positive result. Results are expected Saturday.

However, Buxeda contends a second positive sample would not be enough to find Landis guilty. He also seemed to question the validity of the French lab, which is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee.

"I wouldn't say that they know. I would say they can presume. They do not have the certainty," Buxeda said.

By contrast, Landis is "certain" he hasn't ingested banned substances, Buxeda said.

If the "B" sample is positive, the results will be sent to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which would handle the case. If found guilty, Landis would be stripped of the Tour de France title and banned for two years, although the process could take several months to clear any appeals.

Seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong also said last week that the lab may not be reliable. He previously said his urine samples might have been mishandled, defending himself against allegations by French sports daily L'Equipe that he tested positive for EPO during the 1999 Tour.

Last Friday, Armstrong told The Associated Press that he "can't help but be aware the lab that found this suspicious reading is the same one that was at the center of the L'Equipe affair."

WADA chief Dick Pound maintained testing in an accredited lab is "properly done."

Earlier this week, a New York Times report said a second analysis of Landis' "A" sample had detected synthetic testosterone that could only have originated externally, according to a source from the International Cycling Union. Landis' personal doctor, Brent Kay, also confirmed to the Times that the test found the man-made hormone.

Answer 2

Floyd Landis's Tour de France victory is under scrutiny and the sport of cycling is once again under the microscope after news that the American cyclist tested positive for high testosterone levels.

Phonak, Landis's racing team, announced Thursday that the rider's urine sample showed "an unusual level of testosterone/epitestosterone" when he was tested after his title-saving performance in Stage 17 of the race a week ago.

Phonak has suspended Landis pending results of the backup B sample of his drug test. It's not known when the results of Landis's backup sample will be examined, but Phonak said it would fire him if the results are positive.

Answer 3

Officially, not yet. First of all, they're testing the B sample, which is supposed to be done saturday. Then, they'll compare the two tests. If the amount of Testosterone is above 4:1, he'll be considered positive, and more than likely, banned.
the process, meanwhile, gets gray, for different reasons. He claims he doesn't know how it got in there, that it was dehydration, that it was natural, etc.....two things don't wash, is that it was synthetic...and as well, this is the same lab, that tried to slam Armstrong...anti american bias is strong right now, and I don't think it should carry over to cycling.
Lastly, the process to strip him of the title, will take about 6 months, depending on how many appeals are used.
It's gonna be a long ride....with pun intended.

Answer 4

It is absolutely unacceptable for anyone to take efficiency editing medicines in a game. Imagine Roger Federer taking medicines to win his 17 grand slam titles, assume Usain Bolt taking medicines to win the sprints. Not handiest did Lance Armstrong mislead the sector however he lied to his household and himself. He has dishonored the game of biking and in my view does no longer deserve any sympathy. For certain, he battled melanoma and he fought lengthy and rough however you might feel that might make him a higher character, however no, he did not simply cheat for one excursion de France win, he cheated for 7 and he additionally wasted legislation cash, persons's time and careers on looking to turn out that he didn't take medicines. There are such a lot of different cyclists that might have deserved to be dressed in that yellow jersey the ones 7 years that Lance Armstrong used Dope to get his strategy to the highest. It's a disgrace that such years are wasted of the well game of biking and Lance Armstrong merits alot greater than what he is getting. He's a liar and a cheat and at the aired interview he did not even exhibit gigantic indicators of regret, sorrow and even being apologetic. He used to be only a face for the digital camera, as though he desired to get it over and performed with. Take a seem at different popular physical activities apologies and they're so a lot more center felt and sorry, (for instance: Tiger Woods). Lance Armstrong, a bully, a cheat, a liar. No Sympathy deserved.

Answer 5

Not yet. They're announcing the results of his second test on Saturday, 8/5/06. If it's positive he will be stripped of his win.

Answer 6

no not yet, theyre testing his backup sample to make sure. the results will be in tomorrow

Answer 7

Not yet, we find out for sure tomorrow.

Answer 8

Not yet

Answer 9

no and he wont he is beeing set up by the french

Answer 10

i dont think he has yet