Marco Fertonani Explained

Marco Fertonani
Fullname:Marco Fertonani
Birth Date:8 July 1976
Birth Place:Genoa, Italy
Height:1.80NaN0
Weight:66kg (146lb)
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Proyears1:2002 - 2004
Proteam1:Phonak
Proyears2:2005
Proteam2:Domina Vacanze
Proyears3:2006 - 2007
Proteam3:Caisse d'Epargne

Marco Fertonani (born 8 July 1976 in Genoa) is an Italian professional road bicycle racer. In 2007, he tested positive for using testosterone.[1]

Professional career

Fertonani tested positive for using testosterone during the 2007 Tour Méditerranéen and was immediately suspended by the team, although Fertonani has decided to fight the case, citing errors in the testing procedure at the laboratory.[2]

Major results

2004
  • 1st Stage 6 Tour of Qinghai Lake
  • 6th Coppa Placci
    2005
  • 5th Overall Tour de Romandie 2006
  • 1st Stage 4 Vuelta a Castilla y León
    2007
  • 4th Overall Tour Méditerranéen

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. News: Fertonani blames lab for test results . Cyclingnews.com . 2007-07-18 . 2007-08-14.
    2. News: Fertonani fights doping case . Cyclingnews.com . 2007-08-13 . 2007-08-14.