I really never got to know much about him, except that he showed potential at the Canadian championships. Madsen's urine sample, analyzed at Montreal's Olympic-sanctioned laboratory, indicated a positive result on Dec. 2, and it was confirmed with the second part of his sample on Dec. 12. We have a no-tolerance policy. Steen Madsen, in accordance with Union Cycliste Internationale rules and Sport Canada policy, will be ineligible to compete in cycling or receive any services from the CCA for a period of four years from the date he provided the sample. Madsen can appeal the four-year sentence, which comes at the prime time of his career.
Sprint is a power event.
You don't put in the thousands of kilometres for endurance. I don't have any personal feeling toward him. If he made a mistake, he's paying for it. If the rules say that after four years you're rehabilitated, then let him come and show his talent like any other athlete. But above all, we want a clean sport.