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Ineos-Grenadiers Staff Member David Rozman Leaves Tour De France over Doping Allegation Links
COURCHEVEL, FRANCE, JUL 24 – David Rozman left the Tour de France amid an investigation into alleged 2012 communications with convicted doping doctor Mark Schmidt, the International Testing Agency said.
- David Rozman, a soigneur for Ineos-Grenadiers, departed from the 2025 Tour de France after the International Testing Agency requested that he attend an interview concerning doping allegations from 2012.
- Rozman was informally approached by an ITA staff member during April 2025 concerning past communications and promptly informed his team, which has yet to receive any formal proof.
- Reports indicate that Rozman communicated in 2012 via text messages with Mark Schmidt, a German physician who was later found guilty in 2021 of conducting illegal blood transfusions as part of a doping operation.
- Ineos promptly commissioned an external law firm to review the matter, and the team stated it is taking the allegations seriously while recognizing Rozman's long-standing role.
- Rozman's exit and the ongoing investigation underscore the far-reaching effects of the blood doping ring uncovered in 2019, which continues to drive probes within the sports world.
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David Rozman, head doctor for INEOS Grenadiers (Thymen Arensman's team), left the Tour de France effective Thursday. He is suspected of being involved in a doping case dating back to 2012.
David Rozman, caretaker of Ineos-Grenadiers, is the subject of an investigation related to alleged former exchanges with doctor Mark Schmidt, convicted in a doping case.
British staff member says goodbye for an alleged link to a doping issue
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