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Austrian agency investigating Hempel

Associated Press

Friday, July 3, 2009

VIENNA -- The Austrian anti-doping agency has started an investigation into doping allegations against triathlete Hannes Hempel. The disciplinary committee of NADA announced Friday it is examining whether Hempel gave drugs to former cyclist Bernhard Kohl, who was banned for the illegal blood-booster CERA after last year's Tour de France. Kohl, who retired in May, said Hempel had given him the drugs. The triathlete initially admitted the charge while being questioned by state prosecutors earlie ...

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