Danny
16-01-2005, 11:29 AM
Swimmer banned for doping
From correspondents in Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 16, 2005
FOXSPORTS
AMERICAN swimmer Rachael Burke has received a two-year ban from the United States Anti-Doping Agency as a result of failing an out-of-competition test.
Burke, 21, tested positive for the banned substance boldione in a sample taken on May 1.
Boldione is available as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
Burke forfeits all results since last May, but as a result of a provisional suspension will be allowed to return to competition after July 15, 2006.
From correspondents in Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 16, 2005
FOXSPORTS
AMERICAN swimmer Rachael Burke has received a two-year ban from the United States Anti-Doping Agency as a result of failing an out-of-competition test.
Burke, 21, tested positive for the banned substance boldione in a sample taken on May 1.
Boldione is available as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
Burke forfeits all results since last May, but as a result of a provisional suspension will be allowed to return to competition after July 15, 2006.