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Biowatch

07/24/07 5:26 PM

#2308 RE: Biowatch #2305

"Vinokourov could be suspended for two years; in addition, he could be liable to pay a year’s salary, according to an anti-doping pact that riders were required to sign before the Tour."

From the same NYT article.

Question: Why isn't the team manager or doctor liable to a fine? Why is it the rider? (Given how wide spread the doping seems to be.) Or is losing sponsors the only effective punishment?