Mayo returns positive test

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Mayo's positive test came on 24th July, a rest day in the Tour, and he has been suspended by his team Saunier Duval-Prodir.

A statement on the team's website, www.saunierduval-prodir.com, said: "The Saunier Duval-Prodir team were notified by the International Cycling Union (UCI) that Iban Mayo had tested positive for EPO following a test on 24th July, which was a rest day on the Tour de France."

He will now undergo a second test to confirm the presence of the substance and looks set to follow the likes of high-profile competitors Michael Rasmussen and Alexandre Vinokourov in being sacked by his team if it proves positive.

The statement continued: "In line with the fight against doping that the team fully support, the rider was immediately suspended without pay until the B sample has been tested.

"If this is confirmed as positive as well, the team will proceed to rescind his contract."