Jesús Manzano

Jesús -Maria Manzano Ruano ( born May 12, 1978 in San Lorenzo, Spain) is a former professional racing cyclist. Manzano ran from 2000 to 2003 for the Kelme team sponsored by Comunidad Valenciana.

In March 2004, the Spanish newspaper As published a series of reports in which Manzano gave a detailed description of the doping practices in the Kelme team. According to Manzano's statement to him were administered during the Tour de France EPO, cortisone, growth hormones and animal plasma. In addition, the doping in the whole team had been planned and carried out professionally.

2007 Manzano reported in the wake of the doping scandal of Team Telekom again to speak. In an interview for the star he accused Rolf Aldag, have not told the whole truth in his doping confession. He also accused his former teammate Alejandro Valverde to have doped.