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Nairo Quintana lends support to Miguel Ángel López: "There is no other way, he must move forward"
CyclingTuesday, 12 September 2023 at 22:00
Nairo Quintana, one of Colombia's most prominent cyclists, has broken his silence to comment on the doping case of his compatriot Miguel Ángel López. A case that has shaken the foundations of Colombian cycling and has left both cyclists in limbo, where uncertainty looms over their careers.
News of the suspension of Miguel Angel Lopez by the International Cycling Union (UCI) as part of the ongoing investigation known as "Operation Ilex" has shocked the cycling community. The question on everyone's mind is: how long will this uncertainty last? The answer is eloquent in its absence, as there is no set deadline for the resolution of the 'Superman' Lopez case.
On the other hand, Nairo Quintana, although not facing a similar suspension, since he has served his sanction after his tramadol positive, is still without a team in Europe and without competing at the highest level. However, unlike Lopez, Nairo has the possibility of signing for a team at any time, which gives him a glimmer of hope for his career.
When Nairo Quintana was asked about the situation of 'Superman' López, his answer was simple but forceful: "To present everything I have to present to move forward, there is no other way. Keep going forward". These words reflect the resilience and determination that characterize these elite Colombian cyclists.
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