Virenque retires

French cyclist Richard Virenque announced yesterday he is ending his 14-year career at the age of 34.

Sat, 25 Sep, 2004 - 01:00

The record seven-time winner of the Tour de France ‘King of the Mountains’ title remains hugely popular in France despite his central role in the 1998 Tour de France doping scandal.

Virenque started his professional career in 1991 with RMO before joining Festina, Team Polti and Domo.

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Courts cycling Place: France Place: Franco-Belgian border Person: Virenque Person: Richard Virenque Event: Tour de France Event: 1998 Tour de France doping scandal Organisation: Festina Organisation: Domo

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