Floyd Landis Loses Final Doping Appeal

Floyd Landis lost his final doping appeal to retain his 2006 Tour de France title.

The 3 person panel at CAS, aka Court of Arbitration for Sport, upheld a previous panel’s decision, ruling his positive doping test during the 2006 Tour de France was, indeed, valid.

Floyd Landis must pay $100,000 toward the legal fees of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

“I am saddened by today’s decision,” Floyd Landis said in a statement. “I am looking into my legal options and deciding on the best way to proceed.”

The decision comes just six days before the start of the 2008 Tour de France.

Floyd Landis won the 2006 edition after a stunning comeback in Stage 17, a rally that turned out to be fueled by synthetic testosterone.

“We are pleased that justice was served and that Mr. Landis was not able to escape the consequences of his doping or his effort to attack those who protect the rights of clean athletes,” said USADA chief executive officer Travis Tygart.

The ruling upholds Floyd Landis’ 2 years ban from cycling, which is due to end Jan. 29, 2009.

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