Igor Merino

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Igor Merino Cortazar (born 16 October 1990) is a Spanish cyclist, who is currently suspended from the sport after a positive drugs test for human growth hormone (HGH).[1][2]

FullnameIgor Merino Cortazar
Born (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 35)
Balmaseda, Spain
CurrentteamSuspended
DisciplineRoad
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Igor Merino
Personal information
Full nameIgor Merino Cortazar
Born (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 35)
Balmaseda, Spain
Team information
Current teamSuspended
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeClimber
Professional teams
2012–2013Orbea
2014–2018Burgos BH
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His younger sister Eider is also a professional cyclist.

Doping suspension

In July 2018, Merino was provisionally suspended by the UCI after testing positive to human growth hormone in an out of competition doping test on 13 June 2018. He was suspended for four years, lasting until June 2022.[1]

Major results

2017
4th Tour du Jura

References

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