Date:24/04/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/04/24/stories/2007042401631800.htm

Sport - Cycling

Landis hit by new failed tests

PARIS: Urine samples from cyclist Floyd Landis taken during his contested win in the 2006 Tour de France have tested positive for the banned substance testosterone, L'Equipe sports daily reported on Monday.

On its website, L'Equipe reported that "B" samples belonging to the American had been tested retrospectively following a request from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). — AFP