'It was a total surprise': Samuel Sanchez insists he has a 'clear conscience' after positive test
Samuel Sanchez has expressed his "surprise" at being informed that he had failed a doping test in the build-up to the Vuelta a España.
Samuel Sanchez
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22 July 2015 102nd Tour de France Stage 17 : Digne-les-Bains - Pra Loup SANCHEZ Samuel (ESP) BMC Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Credit: Yuzuru Sunada -
29 August 2016 71st Vuelta a Espana Stage 10 : Lugones - Lagos de Covadonga SANCHEZ Samuel (ESP) BMC, at Lagos de Covadonga Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Former Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez tests positive for growth hormone
BMC rider Samuel Sanchez was notified by the UCI about an Adverse Analytical Finding from and out-of-competition test in August
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Sammy Sanchez on stage 19 of the 2016 Vuelta a Espana Samuel Sanchez out of Vuelta a España after time trial crash (video)
Spaniard Samuel Sanchez diagnosed with dislocated shoulder after crashing during the Vuelta a España time trial on Friday
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Sammy Sanchez wins stage four of the 2016 Tour of The Basque Country Samuel Sanchez turns back the clock to win Tour of the Basque Country stage four
Hilly stage of Tour of the Basque Country provides plenty of action as Wilco Kelderman takes overall lead from Sky's Mikel Landa
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Chris Horner, Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana Deià-Lluc 2014 Credit: Andy Jones Nine riders without contracts for 2015
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Samuel Sanchez wins, Criterium du Dauphine 2013, stage 7 Samuel Sanchez signs to BMC Racing Team
2008 Olympic Road Race champion Samuel Sanchez handed contract at American BMC Racing Team for 2014
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Stage 17 analysis: Going solo down in Pinerolo
For the second day running, the descent of a category two hill threw a hand grenade into the front group of the Tour.
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Stage 16 analysis: Son of the Manse
Thor Hushovd won his second mountain stage of the Tour in Gap, while Andy Schleck faltered on the Col de Manse, perhaps losing his chance of winning the yellow jersey.
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Stage 14 analysis: Doubting Thomas grows in confidence
The favourites cancelled each other out on Plateau de Beille. Is Thomas Voeckler suddenly looking like a possible Tour winner?
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Who’s going to win the Tour?
Cadel Evans, very possibly. Here’s why.
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Stage 12 analysis: True racing by Sanchez
The first mountain showdown of the 2011 Tour narrowed the list of potential winners down to half a dozen riders.
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