Jarlinson Pantano has said he is 'waiting and wanting' for his positive test for EPO to be resolved, thanking his followers for their support since the announcement was made last week.
The UCI announced on April 15 that the Colombian had returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for the blood booster in an out-of-competition test conducted by the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation on February 26. Pantano was immediately provisionally suspended following the announcement.
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Convicted EPO doper Jarlinson Pantano returns to cycling with Colombian EPM teamFormer Trek-Segafredo and IAM Cycling rider rejoins peloton after his four-year band expires
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