Early this week German cyclist Patrik Sinkewitz admitted to anabolic steroid use following problems at the Tour de France. Sinkewitz tested positive for testosterone (looks like he did not plan his cycle well) in June.
Sinkewitz had previously denied any wrongdoing but in a statement issued by his lawyer on Tuesday he said he was prepared to take the consequences for his “misdemeanours” and expressed his “deep regret”.
He said that on the day before his test he had used a preparation called Testogel made by the firm Jenapharm which is meant to help people suffering from testosterone deficiency.
“It was a big mistake and showed a lack of responsibility to the team, my colleagues, the sponsor and the entire sport of cycling to use the Testogel,” the statement said.
Sinkewitz said he was ready to cooperate with the German cycling federation (BDR) and hoped to help remove doping from cycling.
“I am ready to take part in a new cycling after my ban,” he said.
Apparently Sinkewitz failed to mollify the German prosecutors; reports (Earthtimes.com) indicate police searched the cyclists house today:
Hamburg - German police raided the house of cyclist Patrik Sinkewitz on Thursday in the wake of his doping confession, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the athletes' lawyer said. "Mr Sinkewitz has nothing to hide and will answer all questions," said lawyer Michael Lehner. "The search brings no new quality to the case, but is part of the investigation against Mr Sinkewitz.
BKA searched Sinkewitz home in Kuenzell near the central German town of Fulda. It was not known immediately whether evidence was seized.
Considering sports fraud laws in Germany, the authorities are looking for more evidence in their prosecution. Interesting concept, holding athletes responsible for doping and steroid use
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