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Human Rights Violation at Tour de France
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Publication by EssentiallySports | July 20, 2026 | Edition #639 |
Hey Athletic Fans,
The biggest talking point from the Tour de France today wasn't the racing, but the fallout from overnight doping tests that have reignited a heated debate. Also today, one Olympian receives heartbreaking injury news, another shares a major personal milestone, while an inspired teenager shocks the gymnastics world at the U.S. Classic.
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Do You Believe 2 A.M. Doping Tests Are Valid? |
Teenager Linda Botková stormed to European U18 400m hurdles gold in a stunning 55.19, the second-fastest time ever by a 16-year-old.
Did you know that the Tour de France has battled doping since its early days, when riders reportedly used alcohol, ether, and strychnine to endure the race? From the 1998 "Festina Affair" to Lance Armstrong being stripped of his record seven consecutive titles (1999–2005), the iconic race has been through tough times.
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