LANDIS PUSHES FOR DELAY IN FRENCH DOPING ENQUIRY

Floyd Landis accepts defeat in 2006 Tour

An American newspaper has reported Floyd Landis is pushing for a delay in the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) investigation into his positive tests for testosterone during the 2006 Tour.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the American?s defense team has said that rather than have to face an enquiry in France and one in the United States simultaneously, Landis would prefer that the French enquiry be suspended.

However, Landis legal adviser Maurice Suh recently told the American media that "We believe it's strongly in Floyd's interest to not have to defend two actions simultaneously in two different countries." World Anti-Doping Agency President Richard Pound has also called for the French to suspend their hearing. Landis US investigation is due to take place some time in March.

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