Luxembourg
Anti-Doping
Agency clears Fränk
Schleck
for further involvement in Spanish
case.
Based on the evidence and further
investigations made by the Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency it was
decided not to open a disciplinary case against Fränk Schleck
and the agency has decided to close the case.
“First of all, I'm happy that I had to chance
to prove that I was innocent. I have a lot of respect for
the work the Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency had to do and I
have been totally available for all their inquiries.
Throughout the whole process, I have been confident that I
would come out good because I have a completely clear
conscience. Now, I can focus on the new season and I'm
looking forward to coming back strong”, says Fränk
Schleck.
“We are certainly very happy that
the explanation that Fränk Schleck has given us, the press and
our sponsors was now confirmed by the Luxembourg Anti-Doping
Agency as true. It was vital to us that Fränk had not been
involved in the wrongdoings concerning the case in Spain and we
feel that the confidence that we have in Fränk has been
rewarded. I'm sure that this has been quite a stressful time
for him, but at the same time it will give him strength and
motivation to be even better next season”, says Bjarne Riis and
states that the team will continue to do its utmost in the
fight against doping.
“All of our riders are
ambassadors of a clean sport and with our groundbreaking,
independent anti-doping program we can rule out any wrongdoing
going on unnoticed and we take sincere comfort in that. The
team has gone to great lengths in the fight against doping and
we will continue to make our mark here along with our efforts
on the roads”, adds Riis
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