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The Armstrong case

The Armstrong case
Saturday, 20 October 2012 Author: Andrew Nixon

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) this week published its Reasoned Decision in the USADA v Lance Armstrong investigation. The decision, together with the supporting material, paints a damning picture of a systematic and widespread doping procedure that Lance Armstrong and his team are alleged to have carried through. The release of the decision follows the USADA's ruling in August imposing a lifelong ban on Armstrong and stripping him of his seven Tour de France titles.

 

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Andrew Nixon

Andrew Nixon

Andrew Nixon is a Partner in the Sport Group at Sheridans. Referred to in this year's Legal 500 as a “very bright and talented sports lawyer” Andrew's practice focuses principally on regulatory, governance, disciplinary, arbitration and dispute resolution within the sport sector. Andrew's clients include governing bodies, sports clubs, sports agencies and individual athletes.

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