The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced today that Remi Korchemny (Castro Valley, Calif.) withdrew his challenge to the anti-doping rules violations charged against him by USADA. Additionally, Korchemny has agreed that he is no longer eligible for participation in any sport organization that recognizes the World Anti-Doping Code, including the International Association of Athletics Federations, USA Track & Field and the United States Olympic Committee.
A veteran track coach, Korchemny pleaded guilty in the BALCO case to a misdemeanor charge of misbranding a prescription drug. This plea formed the basis of USADA’s case.
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