F Schleck tests positive for diuretic

kanto
kanto Posts: 112
edited July 2013 in Pro race
News has just been announced on Sky Sports News... will see if I can find a full article.

http://feltet.dk/nyheder/frnk_schleck_testet_positiv/
http://www.theathlete.org/banned_drugs/xipamide.html
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  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Daniel Benson ‏@dnlbenson
    Frank Schleck done for adverse analytical Finding for Xipamide based on the report from the WADA accredited laboratory in Châtenay-Malabry
  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/12427 ... ion.com%29
  • ratherbeintobago
    ratherbeintobago Posts: 636
    The UCI Anti-Doping Rules do not provide for a provisional suspension given the nature of the substance, which is a specified substance,” read the UCI’s release.

    So, is he banned, or not?

    Andy
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    That will be an interesting tale.

    He only just made it before the rest day doping story cut off.
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  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    Lock down the butchers!

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    Pissy pants.
    "A cyclist has nothing to lose but his chain"

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  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    edited July 2012
    ratherbeintobago wrote:
    The UCI Anti-Doping Rules do not provide for a provisional suspension given the nature of the substance, which is a specified substance,” read the UCI’s release.

    So, is he banned, or not?

    Andy

    He will be politely asked to leave the race.
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    Judging by his performance i would have bet he was using Cannabis!!! :shock:
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,857
    christ, how sh*t would he have been without the drugs?
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    I think he should probably ask his supplier for a refund. Perhaps he took the masking agent but forgot to take the actual PEDs? ;)
  • Rigga
    Rigga Posts: 939
    FleshTuxedo wrote:
    christ, how sh*t would he have been without the drugs?

    That's what i was thinking ha!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Just heard this on 5 live.


    Not surprised.
    _
  • Jez mon
    Jez mon Posts: 3,809
    What do we reckon this means for his brother?
    You live and learn. At any rate, you live
  • ContrelaMontre
    ContrelaMontre Posts: 3,027
    I was going to ask where's this year's positive test result!

    So disappointed! If he'd been great and this happened you wouldn't be so surprised. But now I just think the peloton is as bad as ever.

    Bad times...
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  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Jez mon wrote:
    What do we reckon this means for his brother?

    Even more looking over his shoulder.
  • chrisday
    chrisday Posts: 300
    Turfle wrote:
    Jez mon wrote:
    What do we reckon this means for his brother?

    Even more looking over his shoulder.


    Oh, chapeau, sir! :D
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  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    ContrelaMontre wrote:
    I was going to ask where's this year's positive test result!

    So disappointed! If he'd been great and this happened you wouldn't be so surprised. But now I just think the peloton is as bad as ever.

    Bad times...

    Don't let Frank Schleck, who is known to have previously paid large money to a doping doctor, affect your faith in other riders. It's no different than Ricco getting caught again.
  • Jez mon
    Jez mon Posts: 3,809
    Turfle wrote:
    Jez mon wrote:
    What do we reckon this means for his brother?

    Even more looking over his shoulder.

    Love it :lol:
    You live and learn. At any rate, you live
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,241
    Why does he need to take a diuretic? People have been taking the p1ss out of him all year.
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  • markwb79
    markwb79 Posts: 937
    what is diuretic anyway?
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  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    Something that makes you piss like a race horse.
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    Xipamide.........As used in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), the immediate goal is to re-establish adequate perfusion and oxygen delivery to end organs. This entails ensuring that airway, breathing, and circulation are adequate. Immediated treatments usually involve some combination of vasodilators such as nitroglycerin, diuretics such as furosemide, and possibly non invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)....

    Sounds like the poor soul is out of breath, God only knows why!!! :roll:
  • Calder
    Calder Posts: 51
    Markwb79 wrote:
    what is diuretic anyway?

    It increases the rate of urination. I take an anti-diuretic which does the opposite.

    What I can't work out is why it's a banned substance - doesn't sound all that performance enhancing.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    He paid Ferrari for 'training plans' anyway.

    We can assume Andy's on it too then.

    Bet the TdF don't feel so smart retrospectively giving the Tour to Andy.
    _
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Calder wrote:
    Markwb79 wrote:
    what is diuretic anyway?

    It increases the rate of urination. I take an anti-diuretic which does the opposite.

    What I can't work out is why it's a banned substance - doesn't sound all that performance enhancing.

    They're often used to hide other kinds of doping...
    _
  • cogidubnus
    cogidubnus Posts: 860
    I hope those Luxembourgian farmers are ready to accept the blame...
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    Calder wrote:
    Markwb79 wrote:
    what is diuretic anyway?

    It increases the rate of urination. I take an anti-diuretic which does the opposite.

    What I can't work out is why it's a banned substance - doesn't sound all that performance enhancing.

    See above!!
  • davelakers
    davelakers Posts: 762
    Its commonly used as a masking agent for something more sinister/performance enhancing.
  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    He paid Ferrari for 'training plans' anyway.

    We can assume Andy's on it too then.

    Bet the TdF don't feel so smart retrospectively giving the Tour to Andy.

    This must suck for Andy if (IF!) he's clean. His big bro gets done for this + we have the training plan payments and we all automatically assume Andy is dirty too.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Turfle wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    He paid Ferrari for 'training plans' anyway.

    We can assume Andy's on it too then.

    Bet the TdF don't feel so smart retrospectively giving the Tour to Andy.

    This must suck for Andy if (IF!) he's clean. His big bro gets done for this + we have the training plan payments and we all automatically assume Andy is dirty too.

    They live out of each others pockets.

    If Frank gets a bowel movement, Andy knows about it.
    _

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