Canadian cyclist Genevieve Jeanson banned for life

MONTREAL (AFP) — Canadian cyclist Genevieve Jeanson has reportedly been banned for life by USA Cycling after testing positive for blood-booster EPO.

Jeanson failed the test last July at the prologue of a stage race in Pennsylvania which she won.

The severity of the punishment reported by Quebec daily La Presse, was because of a prior misdemeanour in 2004 when she failed to appear for a dope test at the request of the International Cycling Union at the end of ... // 50% Remaining