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Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton was suspended Wednesday by his pro team, which threatened to fire him if he can’t prove he’s innocent of blood doping.
Hamilton could lose his time-trial gold medal in Athens if backup tests confirm results from earlier tests at the Olympics and the Spanish Vuelta showing another person’s blood in his system.
“If Hamilton is not able to prove his innocence, then the contract will be canceled effective immediately,” Phonak team boss Andy Rihs said.
– Felix Cardenas won the 17th stage of the Spanish Vuelta and defending champion Roberto Heras held onto the overall leader’s jersey for the sixth straight day.
