Anti-doping case decisions

  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray (ST 02/17)

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    Overview: Anti-doping- Cyclist (M) tested positive for prohibited substance Clenbuterol in sample taken from him during Tour of Northland – provisionally suspended without opposition – defended anti-doping violation raising two issues – first (M) alleged he was wrongly deprived of his right to have a representative during testing process – second (M) maintained he was not…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Michael Butson

    Overview: Anti-doping – Rugby league player (B) tested positive for prohibited substance higenamine in sample taken from him after a rugby league training session – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – positive test due to contaminated pre-workout supplement…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Adam King

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    Overview: Anti-doping – cricket player (K) admitted violations of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2014 Rules 3.2 and 3.6 and SADR 2015 2.2 and 2.6 – Medsafe investigation into NZ Clenbuterol including purchase of prohibited products by K in 2014 and 2015 – possession and use of steroids nandrolone and testosterone in 2014 and possession and use…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Stacey Mikara

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Southland rugby league player (M) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Travell Ngatoko

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    Overview: Anti-doping – Taranaki rugby league player (N) tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Karl Murray (ST 03/16)

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    Overview: Alleged breaches of SADR 2.5 and 10.12.1 Prohibition Against Participation During Ineligibility – allegations not proven to comfortable satisfaction of the Tribunal and application dismissed – Appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS): This decision was subsequently appealed to CAS which reached a different view on the facts and overturned it. See Court of…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mendrado Catoto

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    Overview: Anti-doping – powerlifter (C) tested positive for prohibited substance methylhexaneamine in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – said positive test due to contaminated pre-workout supplement Dust v2 – unintentional use…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Craig Wallace

    Overview: Anti-doping – softball player (W) tested positive for prohibited substance Salbutamol in a concentration higher than that permitted under the Prohibited List in sample taken from him in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2016 (SADR) Rule 2.1 and asked to be heard as to sanction – said…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Mark Spessot

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    Overview: Anti-doping – veteran cyclist (S) tested positive for prohibited substances prednisone and terbutaline in sample taken from him after race – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2015 (SADR) Rule 2.1 – self-administered prohibited substances in the two days prior to the race for legitimate therapeutic reasons to relieve asthma…

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  • Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Kelsey Kennard

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    Overview: Anti-doping – football player (K) tested positive for prohibited substance probenecid in sample taken from her after National Women’s League (NWL) game – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2015 (SADR) Rule 2.1 – said positive test due to urgent protocol treatment for cellulitis at a time when she was…

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