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Lance Armstrong could face punishment

Published:Thursday | April 9, 2009 | 1:39 PM

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong could face punishment from the French anti-doping agency, AFLD, over claims he violated strict drugs testing rules.



French doctors tested Armstrong\'s hair, urine and blood in sample taken on March 17, but found no traces of drugs.



But the medic in charge says the multiple Tour de France winner did not respect the obligation to remain under the direct and permanent observation.



Armstrong denied having misbehaved during the random drugs test.



The AFLD says the American behaved strangely when the tester asked him to provide the samples and sent a report to the International Cycling Union the sport\'s governing body.