Wellens' condition caused by infection, not doping, doctor says

Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) runs with his bike

Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) runs with his bike (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Bart Welllens' condition is improving, but the Belgian cyclo-cross rider will remain in intensive care. His personal doctor has said the heart and kidney problems were caused by an infection and are in no way doping-related.