In this photo taken Thursday June 28, 2012, Frank Schleck of Luxembourg poses for photographers during the team presentation of Tour de France riders in Liege, Belgium, Thursday June 28, 2012. The International CyCling Union, UCI, says Frank Schleck of Luxembourg has tested positive for banned diuretic at Tour de France. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, )
July 17, 2012 - 3:09 PM
PAU, France - Cycling's governing body says Frank Schleck of Luxembourg has tested positive for a banned diuretic during the Tour de France.
The 32-year-old RadioShack Nissan Trek leader placed third in the Tour last year.
Sport governing body UCI says the diuretic Xipamide turned up in an anti-doping test on a sample from Schleck taken July 14. The diuretic is classified as a specified substance and does not require a provisional suspension.
A team spokesman had no immediate comment.
The UCI said Tuesday that Schleck has the right to request a test of his B sample.
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