Chris Froome has called upon the UCI and the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) to "urgently address" the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) system which he feels is "open to abuse".
The three-time Tour de France champion and Team Sky leader issued a second statement on Tuesday in reaction to the controversy currently engulfing former teammate Bradley Wiggins after the Fancy Bears hacking group released details of riders' TUE history. While his first statement last week claimed there was nothing in his leaked files that wasn't already in the public domain, Froome's latest statement sees him insist he has never had a 'win at all costs' mentality.
"I take my position in the sport very seriously and I know that I have to not only abide by the rules, but also go above and beyond that to set a good example both morally and ethically," he said.
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"It is clear that the TUE system is open to abuse and I believe that this is something that the UCI and WADA needs to urgently address. At the same time there are athletes who not only abide by the rules that are in place, but also those of fair play."
"I have never had a 'win at all costs' approach in this regard. I am not looking to push the boundaries of the rules. I believe that this is something that athletes need to take responsibility for themselves, until more stringent protocols can be put in place."
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