Now you could jump to a quick conclusion here and suspect that he had something to hide - or perhaps he simply took offence at the whole idea. Which is unlikely given we all sign on the dotted line for testing when we renew a race licence... OTOH at 63 he may have been taking all manner of otherwise legal drugs - as many non-racers do - and not bothered to get a medical clearance from his doctor. Laziness rather than outright cheating, as it were.
Or, as at least one person has suggested, he got a bit boastful about getting away with in and was "dobbed in". Take your pick.
USADA Bans Masters Rider | Cyclingnews.com
Or, as at least one person has suggested, he got a bit boastful about getting away with in and was "dobbed in". Take your pick.
USADA Bans Masters Rider | Cyclingnews.com
USADA has suspended master rider Michael Diamond for two years after the American refused to submit to a doping control.Florida masters racer, 63, accepts doping suspension
“On October 8, 2011, Diamond, 63, refused to submit a sample when notified by a doping control officer during an out-of-competition test,” a USADA press release read.
USADA said Diamond refused to submit a sample on October 8. According to the USA Cycling website, Diamond, racing unattached, finished fifth that day in the Florida time trial championships.Florida masters racer, 63, accepts doping suspension
In addition to the suspension from competition, Diamond is also disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to that date.
(Joe Papp, or someone claiming to be...) This absolutely happens all the time (riders bragging aloud about their doping or feeling out others in the search for information or access). USADA takes even these situations seriously and if you're a believer in drug-free sport and someone asks you about how they can dope effectively or brags about how they've already done so, you're not obligated to enable them and should notify USADA - if you put your money where your mouth is and really are so concerned about dope-free cycling. At least someone in Florida actually manned-up and didn't just complain on an internet forum. Bravo.
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