The walker Alex Schwazer has new trouble. He is 41 years old. The German anti-doping agency tested him. This happened after a race in Germany. The experts found Epo in his blood. Epo was also in his urine. Epo is forbidden in sports. It helps the body with stamina. Schwazer ran a very fast time. He was as fast as no other Italian. He cannot take part in sports now. He is blocked for now. The public prosecutor checks the case. Doping is a crime in Germany and Italy. Schwazer had problems with doping before. This is his 3rd case. He was blocked for 12 years in total. In a meeting he said: I am innocent. He does not want to fight in court. He has no power for that. If the claims are true, he cannot be a professional again.
Alex Schwazer: New suspicion of doping
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Definitions
- Doping
- Doping means athletes take forbidden items. These items make them fast or strong. This is not allowed in sports.
- Walker
- A walker is an athlete who does walking. It is like very fast hiking. One foot must always touch the ground.
- Epo
- Epo is a drug. It makes more red blood cells. The body gets more oxygen. This is forbidden in sports.
- Blocked
- Blocked means a person cannot join for some time. The person cannot take part in competitions.
People
- Alex Schwazer
- Alex Schwazer is a famous athlete from South Tyrol. He won gold at the Olympic Games. He had doping problems many times.
Locations
- Germany
- A country in Central Europe. The anti-doping agency is from here.
- Italy
- A country in Southern Europe. Alex Schwazer comes from here.
Sources
ANSA
++ Eritropoietina nel sangue, nuovo caso di doping per Schwazer ++ - Notizie - Ansa.it
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