World Bridge Ace Suspended After Tests Find Banned Substances

The world’s No. 1 bridge player has run afoul of anti-doping rules that have tripped up track-and-field athletes and cyclists.

Geir Helgemo, 49, a Norwegian who plays for Monaco, was suspended by a panel of the World Bridge Federation after testing positive for synthetic testosterone and clomifene, a treatment for infertility in women. The substance can also raise male testosterone levels, stimulating muscle growth and physical ability.