Alexandr Kolobnev

Alexander Viktorovich Kolobnew (Russian Александр Викторович Колобнев; born 4 May 1981 in Vyksa ) is a Russian cyclist.

Career

Alexander Kolobnew began his professional career in 2002 at the Italian cycling team Acqua e Sapone.

One of the greatest successes of the specialist for heavy day races include two Vice World Champion title at the Road World Championships in 2007 and 2009 and winning the bronze medal at the Olympic Games 2008. Moreover, he was able to secure the title of the Russian road champion in 2004 and 2010.

In 2010 Kolobnew finished second behind Alexandre Vinokourov, with whom he had run away together at the classic Liege -Bastogne- Liege. In the wake of the allegation was made, Vinokourov had to have bought the victory of Kolobnev 150,000 €. As evidence should impersonated emails and remittances serve.

Doping

Kolobnew tested positive during the 98th Tour de France in July 2011 on the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, which is often used to mask other doping substances, and then suspended by his team Katusha. The analysis of the B sample confirmed the doping test. In December 2011 the team Katusha announced that the ongoing until the end of the contract Kolobnews is not extended, but then what ultimately happened.

Kolobnew claimed to use the substance hydrochlorothiazide ( HCT ) for the treatment of vascular disease. He was sentenced by his association to a fine of 1200 euros. The International Cycling Union International Cycling Union had filed an appeal against what he saw as too lenient punishment before the International Court of Sport (CAS ) Opposition. However, the judges saw it as proven that the use of the agent was justified " for medical reasons " and confirmed the penalty. Already in 2009, have Kolobnews doctor stated the cyclist to administer the agents for the treatment of vascular problems.

Palmarčs

2004

  • Russia Russian Champion - Road Race

2006

  • A stage Tour of Valencia

2007

  • A stage of Paris-Nice
  • World Championship road race
  • Montepaschi Eroica

2008

  • Olympic road race

2009

  • World Championship road race
  • Russia Russian Champion - Road Race

2013

  • A stage of the Tour de Wallonie

Team

  • Acqua e Sapone - Cantina 2002 Tollo
  • 2003 Domina Vacanze Elitron
  • 2004 Domina Vacanze
  • 2005 Rabobank
  • 2006 Rabobank
  • 2007 Team CSC
  • 2008 Team CSC- Saxo Bank
  • 2009 Team Saxo Bank
  • 2010 Katjuscha
  • 2011 Katjuscha
  • 2012 Katjuscha
  • 2013 Katjuscha
May 4 Italy Acqua & Sapone Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics Classic cycle races 2011 Tour de France Strade Bianche Davide Rebellin Sergei Ivanov (cyclist)
45045
de