Ascani faces suspension for EPO
By Laura Weislo with assistance from Susan Westemeyer , Steve Medcroft published
Italian cyclist Luca Ascani could face a two-year suspension after he tested positive for EPO at the...
Italian cyclist Luca Ascani could face a two-year suspension after he tested positive for EPO at the Italian National Championships. The Italian Olympic Committee announced Friday that the 'B' sample has confirmed the initial positive result and his exact sanction will be decided at a hearing which has yet to be scheduled. Ascani tested positive after winning the time trial and was suspended on August 2. His title was handed down to second placed Marco Pinotti.

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