Dmitry Fofonov
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
Dmitry Fofonov (Template:Lang-kk; 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.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> After his doping ban ended, Fofonov joined the Template:Ct 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.
Major results
- 1998
- Template:KAZ Sprint Champion
- 1st, Touf of China
- 1st, Stage 15, Commonwealth Bank Classic
- 2000
- Template:KAZ 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
