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Paris - Some good news is on the horizon in the oft-so-depressing world of doping in sports.

 

 

 

After millions of dollars and countless man-hours of scientific

research, a technique to unmask cheats by peering into their blood

appears to be on the verge of producing its first doping cases.

 

 

 

This milestone for the so-called 'biological passport' could be reached in the coming weeks or months, most likely in cycling.

 

 

 

Successful first use of this technique to sanction cheating riders

could help change public perceptions of Lance Armstrong's drug-tainted

sport, allowing it to stake a claim as an anti-doping pioneer.

 

 

 

If, as expected, cyclists are banned and, crucially, if these first

cases hold up against any legal challenges, then pressure also will

mount on other sports to either adopt this new weapon or explain why

they aren't doing everything possible to clean up, too.

 

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