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"I Was Doped to the Neck": Why Did the Winner of the Tour De France 1996, Bjarne Riis, Keep His Title Despite His Confession?

Summary by Liberation
By admitting once again that he had used EPO during his career, the former Danish cyclist has received many comments, but the rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency do not allow to contest his title.

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"I Was Doped to the Neck": Why Did the Winner of the Tour De France 1996, Bjarne Riis, Keep His Title Despite His Confession?

By admitting once again that he had used EPO during his career, the former Danish cyclist has received many comments, but the rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency do not allow to contest his title.

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Liberation broke the news in Paris, France on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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