Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation appoints new director amid tensions with UCI

Anti-doping control at the Tour de France
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation's relationship with the UCI has been under strain (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has announced the appointment of a new director, with Olivier Banuls set to take over as head of the organisation on December 1.

Currently Deputy Director of the CADF, Banuls will replace Francesca Rossi, who leaves for the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) at the start of 2020. 

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