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started by mo xiaoxiao on 02 Jan 14
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    2013 will be remembered as the year of the fall of the former U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong , recognizing that resorted to doping in achieving his seven Tour de France titles .team sky apparel 

    Suspicions were many over the years, but none was able to destroy the image of the "hero" Armstrong , who overcame cancer and became an icon of cycling with their triumphs from 1999 to 2005 in the gala round.


    In 2012 the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA ) accused him of systematic doping and withdrew seven titles in addition to stopping for life , but Armstrong denied all allegations .


    Finally , in 2013 the Texas admitted in a television program having used EPO , testosterone and blood transfusions to improve their performance , which broke down not only your image , but cycling in general.


    Another doping case this year was the baseball player of the New York Yankees , Alex Rodriguez , which shook the country and that 12 other major league players were linked to researching Biogenesis clinic in Florida , United States.


    The Dominican , three times named "MVP " ( Most Valuable Player ) , was suspended for use of banned substances, including testosterone and human growth hormones , however , continued to play since appealed that decision, your case is in process. team cycling jerseys


    The world of athletics was also spotted this season , with the sprinters , the American Tyson Gay and Jamaican Asafa Powell defendants.


    Gay , 30 , had the best record of the year in the 100 meters at 9.75 seconds and tested positive in an out of competition , but the substance was not revealed .


    Powell , meanwhile , failed a test during the South African qualifiers for the World Cup in Moscow , as Nesta Carter (the second fastest man in 2013 with 9.87 sec.) , Sherone Simpson.


    Two other South African athletes tested positive , prompting the mass resignation of members of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Committee , including Chairman Herb Elliot .

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