Court dismisses cyclist Ricco’s appeal against doping suspension

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Riccardo Ricco’s appeal against a 12-year suspension for an anti-doping violation.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2013 - 12:49

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Riccardo Ricco’s appeal against a 12-year suspension for an anti-doping violation.

Ricco was handed the sanction by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) last year after a self-administered blood transfusion led to him being admitted to hospital.

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