Alberto Contador Cleared of Doping Charges, Will Keep Tour Title

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MADRID (AP) -- Alberto Contador was cleared of doping Tuesday after the Spanish cycling federation reversed its proposal to ban him one year for a positive test at the Tour de France.

Contador will keep his third Tour title and can ride in this year's race, but the International Cycling Union and the World Anti-Doping Agency can appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Contador tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol during last year's Tour. He blamed the result on eating contaminated beef.

"Justice has been served," Contador's lawyer, Andy Ramos, told The Associated Press.

Source: http://www.fanhouse.com/2011/02/15/alberto-contador-cleared-of-doping-charges-will-keep-tour-title/

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