UK - Questions over Bradley Wiggins' drug use: BBC Newsnight

BBC Newsnight

Published on Sep 26, 2016

A former team doctor of Sir Bradley Wiggins has questioned the decision to allow him to use a banned steroid just days before major races. Prentice Steffen said he was "surprised" he was prescribed the drug. He told BBC Newsnight the sport's governing body was wrong to give the cyclist permission to use a powerful corticosteroid before major races. Sir Bradley Wiggins said his use of the drug was for legitimate medical reasons and that no rules had been broken. Mark Daly has this exclusive report.

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