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Hayles expected to be clean

British cyclist Rob Hayles, withdrawn from competition on the first day of last week's World Championships following an anomaly in a blood test, is expected to be cleared of doping.

The 35-year-old Olympic silver medallist gave an haematocrit reading 0.3% over the 50% permitted by the International Cycling Union in a routine test.

British Cycling's performance director Dave Brailsford told the Guardian: "It will be another two-and-a-half weeks before we have proof beyond doubt, but he has been tested every second day and the results so far show absolutely nothing untoward."

He added: "I can't say categorically yet but so far the results are consistent with those of a clean rider."

Next Wednesday, if a fresh blood test shows his haematocrit level is below 50%, Hayles will be reissued with his racing licence.

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