Cycling is still subject to a potential doping technique. In recent months, several teams have resorted to carbon monoxide inhalation during training at altitude. This process is supposed to allow runners to be able to measure the effectiveness of their training in these conditions. However, the International Cycling Union does not see this favorably and has asked the World Agency to “take a position” on this technique, which could potentially improve the performance of athletes. Asked about this at a press conference before the start of his season, Jonas Vingegaard wanted to clarify things: “I understand that it could be misused, but I never knew it could be. I think I said before that we only use it to test whether the high camps work or not. What I heard is that if you use it wrong, it can replace high camp, and if that's the case, there could be health problems. But that's not how we use it. That said, what I've heard is that when you use it just once, it's the equivalent of smoking a cigarette, and I mean, there are a lot of people who smoke cigarettes every day.”.
Vingegaard awaits clarification from WADA
However, the two-time winner of the Tour de France understands the doubts and is ready to stop if WADA were to ban him: “It’s a difficult question, and I’m not going to take sides on it. Of course, I will follow the recommendations of the International Cycling Union and the World Anti-Doping Agency on this subject. So if they ban this, of course I will never do it again”
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To summarize
Jonas Vingegaard took the floor to address the controversy surrounding the use of carbon monoxide and the suspicion of doping. The Dane does not see the harm in this technique but assures that he will comply with the WADA's decision.
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