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The handling of this case by USADA in accordance with the rules is in stark contrast to how China and WADA handled the 23 TMZ positives.
Cary Cooper, an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Bruno Cappelozza, of São Paulo, Brazil, has accepted a one-year sanction for a violation of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Anti-Doping Policy.
Ironically, the expansive investigations done by USADA and the involved IF demonstrates exactly what WADA should have done with the Chinese swimmers’ positives.
Johnny Maynard, of Blacklick, Ohio, an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
An independent arbitrator determined that Aaron Keith would receive a four-month sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
WADA rules dictate that even if a positive test is proven to be caused by contamination, NADOs must find a violation, disqualify results, and make a public announcement.
“It’s crushing news to wake up to for all athletes and fans of the Olympic movement that the failures of the global anti-doping system have overshadowed what should be a moment to bring the world together.”
Uanderson Ferreira de Oliveira of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
