Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods tests positive for COVID-19

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Jul 24, 2022 01:45:00 PM.

Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods won't be completing the final stage of the Tour de France due to a positive COVID-19 test.

Sunday, July 24, marks the final stage of the cycling competition.

Woods' team, Israel-Premier Tech, tweeted the news early Sunday morning.

While we are all looking forward to the final stage in Paris today, unfortunately, Michael Woods won’t take the start as he has returned a positive Covid test.
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