Germán Darío Gómez expresses “total surprise and uncertainty” after UCI provisional suspension
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Germán Darío Gómez has spoken publicly for the first time since being provisionally suspended by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), describing the situation as one of “total surprise and uncertainty” and insisting that his career has always been built on clean conduct.
The 25-year-old issued an open letter on Instagram on Tuesday evening, hours after the UCI confirmed an adverse analytical finding from an out-of-competition control carried out on 28 December 2025.
Gomez is currently serving a provisional suspension while the case proceeds under the UCI Anti-Doping Rules.
“Today could be the most complicated of my life as a rider,” Gomez wrote, adding that the result “does not fit with my mindset as a high-performance athlete.”
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Test taken during injury layoff
In his statement, Gomez confirmed that the control took place while he was not racing, explaining that the test was carried out during a period of inactivity following surgery on his collarbone.
“On December 28, during my period of inactivity because of an operation on my collarbone, I had a routine control,” he said. “I was notified of the result in the morning of January 27 that I had an adverse analytical finding for Boldenone.”
Boldenone is listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list as an anabolic androgenic steroid. The UCI announcement confirmed that the finding originated from an out-of-competition test, and that the rider has been provisionally suspended pending further proceedings.
Emphasis on clean conduct
Gomez’s response focused heavily on his personal values and his approach to the sport, stressing that he has never sought to gain an advantage through prohibited means.
“Cycling has given me everything, it’s been the central pillar of my life,” he wrote. “For that reason, I’ve never considered malpractice to obtain an advantage. It’s never been, nor will it be, the route to obtain an objective.”
Reflecting on his career more broadly, Gomez added that “all my achievements and successes have been the product of discipline, dedication and the effort demanded by a sport for which I have profound respect.”
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Commitment to fight the case
While the anti-doping process remains ongoing, Gomez made clear that he intends to challenge the finding and continue his career.
From here, he said, he will fight to clear his name, prove his innocence and move forward as a professional rider. He also thanked Polti VisitMalta for their support, expressing appreciation for the trust shown by the team throughout his time with them.
“I regret very much the situation we’re in,” Gomez concluded, “but not without underlining my dedication to clean sport, a belief I’ve been educated in and which has been with me all my career.”
Under UCI regulations, Gomez has the right to request analysis of the B sample. No further details have been made public at this stage, and the governing body has stated that it will not comment further while the case is ongoing.
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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