Originally Posted by
cat0020
I don't know about you, but I don't want anyone's urine, that's just gross.
"In time" to make a few phone call to varify the official's identity and credentials.. is that satisfactory?
Maybe I'm in the minority, but if a person claims to be an UCI official and ask me to provide samples for dope test, seems to me pretty clear that I should review their credentials, provide the samples until the official is satified. If there is concern about the officials credentials, I could have them checked after providing the samples.
Asking for permission to shower prior to providing the samples does not seem like a proper, nor permittable request; seems to me both parties have made mistake.
The tester in question was not with the UCI, but a French lab. The test in question was done by the French government/anti-doping agency. According to the articles I've read, Lance was unaware that the lab had the authority to request a test directly. Which is where much of the questioning of authority originated. Would it have been better if Lance had decided not to shower till after things were straightened out, probably. Do I blame him for wanting to clean up a bit after a full day of training, nope.
Originally Posted by
lotek
FIFY
Lance: You said I could shower
Inspector: Did Not
Lance: Did too
Inspector: Did Not
Lance: Did Too
etc. etc.
While having witnesses helps LA's case, the fact they are "his" guys doesn't help that much. Guess it's time to start carrying a digital audio recorder at all times.
For those wanting articles:
http://translate.google.com/translat...ml&sl=fr&tl=en
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090409/...g_doping_rules
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=4054825
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009...dom-drugs-test