Cycling time-trial world champion David Millar has pulled out of the British Olympic team, his
representatives confirmed.
During police questioning last week Millar admitted taking the banned drug erythropoietin (EPO) in 2001 and 2003. He is already barred from the Tour de France starting tomorrow as his Cofidis team is under investigation in the doping probe.
The British Cycling Federation suspended Millar yesterday pending their own investigation.
A statement from his representatives said: "He has been suspended from British cycling pending a judicial hearing and voluntarily removes himself from the British Olympic Team."
Simon Clegg, chief executive of the British Olympic Association said: "We are naturally disappointed when any British athlete admits to being involved in doping to enhance his performance."