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Originally Posted by ricosuave
I just dont understand, he's passed all the tests required over the years, how can they do this? there has to be some sort of statute of limitations?
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Why would there be a statute of limitations? If you can wait long enough for people to catch you cheating, you're OK?
As for the current investigation, from what I know, it's different this time because they finally have teammates who have or would testify that Armstrong was involved in doping, including
George Hincapie, who raced alongside Armstrong for all 7 of Armstrong's wins and who is probably the most respected rider of his generation amongst his peers.
Here's a NY Times article about him and his role in this most recent investigation:
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Because Hincapie is considered a credible and reluctant witness, his testimony could be the most damaging evidence against Armstrong, who is accused of doping and playing a key role in a vast doping conspiracy. According to people with knowledge of the case, Hincapie has told the United States Anti-Doping Agency about systematic doping on Armstrong’s teams, of which Armstrong played a part.
“There are certain riders who, you know, ooze respect, and George is one of them,” said Stuart O’Grady, an Australian rider who has raced against Hincapie for about 20 years. “I don’t think anyone dislikes George. He’s just an all-around nice guy.”
If Hincapie does testify, it has the potential to be one of the starkest, most jarring revelations in a sport known for its code of silence regarding doping.
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It's no surprise that Armstrong, a guy who never backed down from anything in a life and career defined by grueling ordeals, decided "to stop fighting" to save his reputation now.