Affidavit Filippo Simeoni [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012] October 5, 2012
Mr. Filippo Simeoni is an Italian professional cyclist between 1995 and 2009 and rode in the professional teams of Carrera Jeans-Tassoni, Asics-CGA, Riso Scotti, Amica Chips, Cantina Tollo-Acqua e Sapone, Domina Vacanze, Naturino, Aurum Hotels and Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce.
Mr. Simeoni admitted to the Italian judicial branch, and hereafter to USADA, the use of erythropoietin (EPO) and testosterone.
Simeoni was treated by doctor Michele Ferrari, who was also Armstrong's doctor. Simeoni testified in court that he began with doping in 1993, that Dr. Ferrari had prescribed him doping products such as EPO and Human Growth Hormone in 1996 and 1997, and that Ferrari also gave him instructions on how to use these products. Other involved cyclists in the same investigation denied their involvement in doping in front of the law enforcement agency.
After Simeoni’s testimony against Dr. Ferrari became known, Lance Armstrong used his position as a globally recognized sports icon to verbally attack Simeoni, calling him a liar in media interviews.
Simeoni testified about his altercations with Armstrong at the 2004 Tour de France.
