Dmitry Fofonov (; born 15 August 1976 in Almaty) is a former Kazakh professional road bicycle racer who was fired from UCI ProTeam Crédit Agricole for doping.
Fofonov tested positive for heptaminol after the 18th stage of the 2008 Tour de France. Fofonov had completed the race in 19th place, and was fired by Crédit Agricole after the test. After his doping ban ended, Fofonov joined the team for the 2010 season. He retired after the 2012 season and became an assistant sporting director for Astana.
Major results
1998 Sprint Champion 1st, Touf of China 1st, Stage 15, Commonwealth Bank Classic 2000 Sprint Champion 1st, Zellik–Galmaarden 2001 57th, Vuelta a España 2002 14th, Volta a Catalunya Winner Stage 7 2004 4th, Züri-Metzgete 87th, Tour de France 2005 4th, National Road Race Championship 89th, Giro d'Italia 2006 20th, Paris–Nice 32nd, Vuelta a España 2007 16th, Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 2008 19th overall, Tour de France 2009 1st, Asian Cycling Championships Road Race
See also List of doping cases in cycling
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