Frank Schleck Fails Doping Test: Positive for Banned Diuretic

Frank Schleck Fails Doping Test in 2012 Tour de France

Frank Schleck, who finished third in the 2011 Tour de France, has failed a doping test during the 2012 tour. A urine test came back positive for Xipamide, a banned diuretic.

The test was conducted on July 14, according to the UCI, who referred to the result as an "adverse analytical finding". Frank Schleck has the right to have a B-sample tested as well, and he has not been kicked out of the Tour de France.

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A native of Luxembourg, Frank Schleck rides for Team RadioShack-Nissan.

Results after Stage 15 of 2012 Tour de France

1. Bradley Wiggins (Yellow Jersey)
   
2. ChristopherFroome +2'05"
   
3. Vincenzo Nibali +2'23"
4. Cadel Evans +3'19"
5. Jurgen Van Den Broeck +4'48"

As July 17 is a rest day, the standings are unchanged since the last update. July 18 sees Stage 16, a 197km ride from Pau to Bagnéres-du-Luchon.

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Frank Schleck: Stage 6, Tour de France 2012

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