Rafal Ratajczyk
Encyclopedia
Rafał Ratajczyk is a Polish
professional racing cyclist.
In December 2009 he was banned by the Polish Cycling Association for half a year for doping
. He tested positive for ephedrine
.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
professional racing cyclist.
In December 2009 he was banned by the Polish Cycling Association for half a year for doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
. He tested positive for ephedrine
Ephedrine
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia....
.
Career highlights
- 2002: 3º in European Championship, Track, Scratch, U23, Buttgen (GER)
- 2004: 1º in European Championship, Track, Points race, U23, Valencia
- 2004: 2º in European Championship, Track, Scratch, U23, Valencia
- 2005: 1º in National Championship, Road, ITT, U23, Poland, Sobótka (POL)
- 2006: 1º in Manchester, Scratch (GBR)
- 2006: 1º in Sydney, Scratch (AUS)
- 2006: 2º in World Championship, Track, Points race, Elite, Bordeaux
- 2006: 2º in European Championship, Track, Omnium, Elite, Ballerup (DEN)
- 2007: 1º in Manchester, Scratch (GBR)
- 2007: 3º in World Championship, Track, Scratch, Elite, Palma de Mallorca (SPA)
- 2007: 2º in Aigle, Points race (SUI)
- 2007: 2º in European Championship, Track, Omnium, Elite, Alkmaar
- 2007: 3º in UIV Cup Dortmund, U23 (GER)
- 2008: 2º in Los Angeles, Points race (USA)
- 2011: 1º in European Track Championships2011 European Track ChampionshipsThe 2011 European Track Championships was the second edition of the elite European Track Championships in track cycling and took place at the Omnisport Arena in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, between 21 and 23 October....
, Points race, Elite, Apeldoorn (NL)