Dmitry Fofonov Explained

Dmitry Fofonov
Fullname:Dmitry Fofonov
Дмитрий Фофонов
Birth Date:1976 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Almaty, Soviet Union
Height:1.75 m
Weight:64 kg
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider (retired)
directeur sportif
Proyears1:1999
Proteam1:Collstrop
Proyears2:2000
Proteam2:Besson Chaussures
Proyears3:2001–2005
Proyears4:2006–2008
Proyears5:2010–2012
Manageyears1:2013–

Dmitry Fofonov (Kazakh: Дмитрий Фофонов|Dmitriy Fofonov; born 15 August 1976 in Almaty) is a former Kazakh professional road bicycle racer who was fired from UCI ProTeam Crédit Agricole for doping.

Fofonov tested positive for heptaminol after the 18th stage of the 2008 Tour de France. Fofonov had completed the race in 19th place, and was fired by Crédit Agricole after the test.[1] After his doping ban ended, Fofonov joined the team for the 2010 season. He retired after the 2012 season and became an assistant sporting director for Astana.

Major results

1998
  • Sprint Champion
  • 1st, Touf of China
  • 1st, Stage 15, Commonwealth Bank Classic
    2000
  • Sprint Champion
  • 1st, Zellik–Galmaarden
    2001
  • 57th, Vuelta a España
    2002
  • 14th, Volta a Catalunya
  • Winner Stage 7
    2004
  • 4th, Züri-Metzgete
  • 87th, Tour de France
    2005
  • 4th, National Road Race Championship
  • 89th, Giro d'Italia
    2006
  • 20th, Paris–Nice
  • 32nd, Vuelta a España
    2007
  • 16th, Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré
    2008
  • 19th overall, Tour de France
    2009
  • 1st, Asian Cycling Championships Road Race

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Tour rider Fofonov tests positive . BBC. 2008-08-28. 2008-08-28.