Danny
01-04-2005, 06:52 PM
An interesting doping incident for Triathlon Australia.
It wasn't EPO (a direct endurance fitness ergogenic aid), it was in fact the steroid nandrolone.
Aussie triathlete tests positive
April 1, 2005
FOXSPORTS
AN Australian Ironman-distance triathlete could receive a two-year ban after being found guilty of a doping offence.
It is understood to be the first time in its history that Triathlon Australia (TA) has had to deal with a serious doping violation.
TA announced today a two-day Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing in Brisbane had delivered the finding after the triathlete tested positive for the steroid nandrolone.
But TA said the triathlete's identity will not be made public until the 20-day period for filing an appeal after the hearing has passed.
"I've got very mixed feelings. I'm saddened for the athlete, it's a hell of a blow for anyone to receive this finding," said TA president Chris Hewitt.
"I don't think anything more should be made of this, other than a single athlete has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation.
"I'm pleased with the process that has been followed, it's stood up very well.
"The other point to make is that this isn't over, there has been a finding, but the circumstances are still being considered, the fallout is still being considered."
The triathlete is not a household name in the sport and did not compete in either of the past two Olympics.
The positive test was returned at an Australian race late last year.
The CAS will convene again next Friday to determine the penalty.
It wasn't EPO (a direct endurance fitness ergogenic aid), it was in fact the steroid nandrolone.
Aussie triathlete tests positive
April 1, 2005
FOXSPORTS
AN Australian Ironman-distance triathlete could receive a two-year ban after being found guilty of a doping offence.
It is understood to be the first time in its history that Triathlon Australia (TA) has had to deal with a serious doping violation.
TA announced today a two-day Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing in Brisbane had delivered the finding after the triathlete tested positive for the steroid nandrolone.
But TA said the triathlete's identity will not be made public until the 20-day period for filing an appeal after the hearing has passed.
"I've got very mixed feelings. I'm saddened for the athlete, it's a hell of a blow for anyone to receive this finding," said TA president Chris Hewitt.
"I don't think anything more should be made of this, other than a single athlete has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation.
"I'm pleased with the process that has been followed, it's stood up very well.
"The other point to make is that this isn't over, there has been a finding, but the circumstances are still being considered, the fallout is still being considered."
The triathlete is not a household name in the sport and did not compete in either of the past two Olympics.
The positive test was returned at an Australian race late last year.
The CAS will convene again next Friday to determine the penalty.