According to the police Austrian cross-country skier Max Hauke was caught in the act of blood doping during a raid of his apartment in Tirol, Austria Wednesday evening. The video shows the visibly uncomfortable athlete with a needle in his arm. Heute.at reports Hauke and his teammate Domink Baldauf were arrested and could be charged with the misdemeanor of sports fraud. They could face up to three years in prison. We will be sure to update this story as more information is released.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier