Bradley Wiggins backs Olympic drugs ban
05/01/2012
British cyclist Bradley Wiggins has backed the British Olympic Association's stance that those who have committed doping offences in the past should not be allowed to represent their country in the Games.
Speaking to the BBC, Wiggins said the ban, which keeps the likes of David Millar from taking part, was morally correct.
He said: "From a purely selfish point of view, it would be great to have Dave on the start line, but he should never be able to do the Olympics again."
Millar was caught in 2004 and served a two-year ban for his use of a banned substance.
Fans planning to enjoy hospitality packages at the 2012 Games in London may agree with Wiggins, although not all his colleagues do.
Last week Mark Cavendish said he felt Millar had redeemed himself and should be allowed back.
Britain is alone in having a lifetime Olympic ban for past drugs cheats and is contesting a World Anti Doping Agency ruling against the policy at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
By Keith Prowse
