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Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports

A Paris judge authorized early-morning doping tests for cycling stars Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard based on "serious suspicions."

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 4.6 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 21, 12:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 21, 07:46 UTC · Ouest-France

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The brief

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were woken in the early hours by drug testers during the Tour de France. According to reports from Road.cc and The Guardian, a Paris judge signed off on these specific nighttime controls due to "serious suspicions" existing before the race.

Coverage from The New York Times and Cycling Weekly emphasizes that these tests were part of a broader pattern, noting that multiple riders have been subjected to nighttime doping controls. The reports highlight the unusual nature of the judicial authorization for these procedures.

Future developments depend on the outcome of these tests and the specific nature of the suspicions cited by the judge, though coverage does not yet specify further legal or sporting actions.

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Quick answers

Who was subjected to the nighttime tests?

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were specifically named, though Cycling Weekly reports multiple riders have undergone nighttime controls.

Who authorized the tests for Pogačar and Vingegaard?

The tests were authorized by a Paris judge.

Why were the tests ordered?

According to Road.cc, the judge signed off on the tests due to "serious suspicions" before the Tour de France.

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Tadej Pogačar Jonas Vingegaard Tour de France Doping Controls

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