Alex Schwazer, OMRI, is an Italian race walker. He was the 2008 Olympic 50k walk champion. Just before the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was disqualified for two years for doping with EPO. He immediately admitted his guilt and retired. From Wikipedia
The 2008 Olympic champion, returning after an eight-year doping suspension, secured victory despite a penalty and questions about his future in competitive walking.
