B-sample confirms positive doping result for Jumbo-Visma's Michel Hessmann
CyclingFriday, 03 November 2023 at 21:56
Following the Giro d'Italia in June, a positive doping result shook Jumbo-Visma. Michel Hessmann, who had helped Primoz Roglic to success, tested positive for a diuretic related to weight loss and has since been suspended. Today, his B-sample was confirmed to have the same result.
This is reported by Badische Zeitung with direct ties to the National German Anti-Doping Agency. After the first positive result the Jumbo-Visma rider asked for a B-sample and the result took several months to be found, but that has seemingly already been decided.
This will certainly mean that Hessmann awaits a suspension from pro cycling and his time with the Dutch team is most likely going to come to an end. On a separate note it will be possible for the 22-year old to face criminal charges as Germany takes doping cases very seriously.
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So does he got suspended due to failled drug test? Wonder how long the doping ban will be? 3 yrs? 4 yrs? He is only 22 yrs old, but clearly, his stupidity tarnished his reputation. Would be surprised he will be able to remembered for more than his failled drug test, Germany clearly took anti doping more sereously than most countries, no wonder they got the most clean atheletes out of any countries, regardless the sports
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