Jan Ullrich A Hero under Fire
Germany's Jan Ullrich the day before he got dropped by T-Mobile: Spanish police have linked Ullrich and a total of 58 riders to a blood doping scandal.
Jan Ullrich at the team presentation prior to the 2006 Tour de France, which kicks off in Strasburg on July 1.
In recent days, Ullrich has denied allegations that he had anything to do with the doping scandal.
Ullrich won the Tour de Swisse, the preparatory tour for the Tour de France, for the second time this year.
Jan Ullrich celebrates a stage victory at the Giro D'Italia -- an event he was unable to complete because of back trouble.
2004 wasn't a good year for Jan Ullrich. He came in fourth that year and, for the first time, didn't make it onto the podium.
Ullrich during the Tour of Germany in 2005. Because of a serious infection, Ullrich wasn't able to start the season until April.
The German cyclist with trainer Rudy Pevenage: The Belgian has always supported Ullrich.
Ullrich with fans: The cyclist made the sport popular in Germany again.
Eternal opponents: Lance Armstrong (in yellow) and Jan Ullrich during the Tour de France in 2001.
