Blood-testing
Kenyan athletes will be tested by a new blood-testing programme after concerns about doping, according to the IAAF. [Read more…]
Cheats exposed from Helsinki 2005
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nadzeya Ostapchuk
No matter how slowly the wheels may turn when it comes to catching cheats, the mere fact that it is happening shows that even after a period of 8 years there can still be justice.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has re-tested a selection of doping samples collected at the 2005 IAAF World Championships, Helsinki, Finland, from a wide range of disciplines and nations, and the results have revealed a further six adverse findings. [Read more…]
Kenyan Athletes Banned
February 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NAIROBI – Three Kenyan athletes have been suspended after testing positive for banned substances by Athletics Kenya. Marathon runners Wilson Erupe Loyanae and Nixon Kiplagat Cherutich will serve two-year bans, while Moses Kiptoo Kurgat was suspended for a year. A fourth athlete, Francis Kibiwott, who finished 45th at the 2007 world half marathon championship in […]
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Radcliffe backs WMM anti-doping penalties
February 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
Paula Radcliffe – Beijing
World record holder Paula Radcliffe has welcomed the decision of World Marathon Majors (WMM) to revise their athlete contracts to include stricter anti-doping penalties. [Read more…]
Athletes caught for doping in 2012
January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Monday, 28 January 2013 – Eleven South African Athletes were sanctioned for doping offences during 2012. This is a very high number for a single country and indicates that there is a serious problem with both a lack of awareness of the dangers of using such substances and also an element of dishonesty in […]
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UKA reaction to CAS ruling
January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
UKA’s response to CAS’ decision in the arbitration between the BOA and the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA): The CAS Panel has ruled that the BOA bye-law related to the selection of British athletes for the Olympic Games was not in compliance with the World Anti-doping Code. Such decision confirms the jurisprudence established last year in […]
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Hesch banned for 24 months
December 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Christian Hesch
USADA announced today that Christian Hesch, an athlete in the sport of Track & Field, has accepted a two-year suspension for committing an anti-doping rule violation.
Hesch voluntarily admitted having used erythropoietin (EPO) which is prohibited under the USADA Protocol for Olympic Movement Testing and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Anti-Doping Rules, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List. [Read more…]
Hirt tests positive
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hassan Hirt
Traces of erythropoietin (EPO) were found in sample A of French athlete Hassan Hirt’s urine, who participated Wednesday morning in the 5000m heats at the London Olympics, where he finished 11th in 13’35” 26. [Read more…]
Positive test for Comrades Winner
June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Comrades Marathon Association confirmed that 2012 Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has tested positive for banned substances. According to newspaper Die Beeld, Mamabola tested positive for the stimulant methylhexaneamine. No further information is available however protocol dictates that a B sample is needed before any action can be taken. This is a blow to the […]
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Athlete Biological Passport violation
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Helder Ornelas - Athlete Biological Passport
Monaco – Helder Ornelas, 38, a long distance runner from Portugal, has been found guilty of a doping violation and sanctioned with a 4-year period of ineligibility by the Portuguese Athletic Federation (FPA). [Read more…]
