So far, Contador is denying the use of any banned substances, but most people aren’t buying it.
Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic amine used by people who have breathing disorders. It is commonly used by people with asthma to help them breath easier. Clenbuterol is not a steroid, like some people believe. However, it is a performance enhancing drug since it helps oxygen transport throughout the body more efficiently.
The 27-year-old Alberto Contador Velasco is a road bicycle racers for UCI ProTeam Astana of Spain. He is known for winning the 2007 Tour de France while a member of the Discovery Channel team.
