August 19/22 19:24 pm - Mathias Flueckiger Tests Positive in A Sample

Posted by Editoress on 08/19/22
 

Switzerland has been the model for success in XCO mountain biking for at least a decade, and one of the top male riders has been Mathias Flueckiger. It has therefore been an unpleasant surprise to learn that the A sample from an anti-doping test at the Swiss national championships has returned a positive result for anabolic steroids. Flueckiger has not made a statement, but his Thomus Maxon team has, as they await the results of the B sample test:

Mathias Flückiger has been provisionally suspended since receiving information about a positive A-sample. Flückiger was tested positive for an anabolic substance on the occasion of the Swiss Championships in Leysin, on June 5, 2022.

In the case of doping, zero tolerance applies in Team Thömus Maxon Swiss Mountain Bike Racing. Team Thömus Maxon wants clean and fair sport. It condemns doping with all determination. Together with Swiss Olympic, Swiss Cycling and Swiss Sport Integrity and the other partners involved, we will take the necessary steps to clarify the situation and then assess it further.

A decision on further cooperation with Mathias Flückiger will be made once the B sample is available.

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