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Richard Freeman (born 1959 or 1960[1]) is a former sports physician known for his work with British Cycling and Team Sky.
In a medical tribunal in Manchester, Freeman was accused of aiding cyclists with doping and related misconduct. He admitted to 18 of 22 charges against him. In March 2021, the tribunal additionally found Freeman guilty of ordering testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug restricted by World Anti-Doping Agency and UK Anti-Doping rules, for a Team Sky cyclist in 2011, "knowing or believing" it was to help dope a cyclist.[2] After the decision, Freeman was permanently struck off the medical register by the General Medical Council.[3]
Following a UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) investigation, he was banned from all sport for a period of four years for "possession of a prohibited substance" and "tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control".
- ^ Press Association (12 March 2021). "Two-year tribunal for Dr Richard Freeman leaves unanswered questions". The Argus.
- ^ "Dr Richard Freeman: Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor guilty". BBC Sport. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Dr Richard Freeman: Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief struck off medical register". BBC Sport. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.