Dmitriy Fofonov
.jpg) Fofonov at the 2007 Tour de France | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name |
Dmitry Fofonov Дмитрий Фофонов |
| Born |
15 August 1976 Almaty, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Astana |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role |
Rider (retired) directeur sportif |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 1999 | Collstrop |
| 2000 | Besson Chaussures |
| 2001–2005 | Cofidis |
| 2006–2008 | Crédit Agricole |
| 2010–2012 | Astana |
| Managerial team(s) | |
| 2013– | Astana |
|
Infobox last updated on 1 January 2013 | |
Dmitry Fofonov (Kazakh: Дмитрий Фофонов; born 15 August 1976 in Almaty) is a former Kazakh professional road bicycle racer who was fired from UCI ProTeam Crédit Agricole for doping.
Fofonov tested positive for heptaminol after the 18th stage of the 2008 Tour de France. Fofonov had completed the race in 19th place, and was fired by Crédit Agricole after the test.[1] After his doping ban ended, Fofonov joined the Astana team for the 2010 season. He retired after the 2012 season and became an assistant sporting director for Astana. In 2013 Fofonov relocated to Australia where he currently lives. Fofonov lives a vegan lifestyle.
Palmares
- 1998
Kazakhstan Sprint Champion- 1st, Touf of China
- 1st, Stage 15, Commonwealth Bank Classic
- 2000
- Kazakhstan Sprint Champion
- 1st, Zellik–Galmaarden
- 2001
- 57th, Vuelta a España
- 2002
- 14th, Volta a Catalunya
- Winner Stage 7
- 2004
- 4th, Züri-Metzgete
- 87th, Tour de France
- 2005
- 4th, National Road Race Championship
- 89th, Giro d'Italia
- 2006
- 20th, Paris–Nice
- 32nd, Vuelta a España
- 2007
- 16th, Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré
- 2008
- 19th overall, Tour de France
- 2009
- 1st, Asian Cycling Championships Road Race
See also
References
- ↑ "Tour rider Fofonov tests positive". BBC. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
External links
- Profile at Crédit Agricole official website
- Dmitriy Fofonov at Trap-Friis.dk. Archive copy at the Wayback Machine (archived 24 May 2011)
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