Olympic Winner Fluckiger Test Positive for Doping

Olympic silver medalist Fluckiger tests positive for doping

Olympic silver medalist Mathias Flückiger charged with doping

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In the mountain bike race at the European Championships on Friday

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was temporarily suspended before the scheduled competition.

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Swiss Cycling said Fluckiger won the national championships in June

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Tested positive for the anabolic agent Geraniol.

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In some countries, Xernol is approved for use in farming to promote the growth of cattle.

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Fluckier, who won the silver medal at last year's Tokyo Olympics

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were in Munich for his program when his provisional ban was announced

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His Olympic medal is not affected by the case.

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Swiss Cycling said on Thursday that the Swiss anti-doping authorities

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Was informed about the positive test in the sample taken on June 5.

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Swiss Sports Integrity said it was investigating and would not provide details until the matter is concluded.

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