the drug found in Froome\u2019s urine<\/a> was twice the allowed limit and that is why he is now potentially risking his Vuelta a Espana title.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I can understand a lot of people\u2019s reactions, especially given the history of the sport. This is not a positive test,\u201d Froome said after he was asked is this event had the potential to permanently damage his career by BBC Sport.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe sport is coming from a very dark background. I have tried to do everything through my career to show that the sport has turned around.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He won’t allow his weakness to destroy his career<\/h3>\n
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According to the team, they\u00a0received the notification about the test only on September 20. Now, Froome could face the loss of his Vuelta title and also a year of suspension.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI know what those rules are. I know what those limits are and I have never been over those limits,\u201d Froome\u00a0added during the interview.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI’ve\u00a0got a very clear routine when I use my inhaler and how many times. I have given all that information to the UCI to help get to the bottom of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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According to the four-time Tour de France winner, despite the fact he was suffering from his asthma symptoms, he knew he wasn\u2019t taking more than the allowed amount of that drug. That is why he couldn\u2019t explain how its value went so high\u2026<\/p>\n
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\u201cI am racing against guys who are looking for any kind of weakness,\u201d Froome said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI am not going to admit through a Grand Tour that \u2018yes. I’m suffering with something\u2019, because the next day my rivals will come out absolutely swinging.\u201d<\/p>\n
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