An American woman hasnt won Boston since 1985. —JUSTIN NYBERGTyler Hamilton, a gold-medal cyclist once thought to be Lance Armstrongs heir, announced his retirement today after testing positive for the banned substance DHEA, according to the New York Times. He knowingly took the substance, which is found in an Replica Cartier Santos Ladies Watch W20012C4 over-the-counter anti-depression supplement he was using to treat his clinically diagnosed depression.Was it stupid? Absolutely yes. Was I wrong? Absolutely yes,Hamilton told reporters in a teleconference held this morning. But the people who suffer from depression know that sometimes you make drastic decision to make yourself feel better.
Yes, I took a substance that was on the banned list for my mental health. Did I take it for performanceenhancement? Absolutely not.This is Hamiltons second positive test for banned substances. The first, in 2004, involved blood transfusions and cast a shadow over Hamiltons gold medal. He was not stripped of the gold medal because Replica Cartier Santos 100 Mens Watch W20073X8 samples of his blood were stored incorrectly, though he was banned from the sport until 2006. In 2007, he joined the Rock Racing team, a pro cycling team known for their bad boy image. Rock Racing did not immediately return phone calls to Outside seeking comment.Hamilton finished 83rd in the recent Amgen Tour of California.
Had he not announced his retirement, he would have faced either an eight-year or lifetime ban from professional cycling. Its been a tumultuous ride for Hamilton since the Massachusetts native first stood out from the crowd at the University of Replica Cartier Ballon Bleu Large Mens Watch W69006Z2 Colorado, as described in ESPNs comprehensive timeline of Hamiltons career. Back in 1998, Hamilton spoke to Outside about creating a perfect cycling workout to get you in shape for the season.--Melanie LidmanDo you think Hamilton should be excused since he claims he took the substance for a non-performance-enhancing purpose? Tell us in a comment below.
