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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Batuhan Yazici
Overview: Anti-doping – gymnast based in Auckland tested positive for methylphenidate metabolite Ritalinic acid, a Specified Substance prohibited in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – ‘B’ sample confirmed result of original test – admitted violation – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by parties based on timely admission and lack of intent for gaining a…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Lee Marshall
Overview: Anti-doping – canoe sprinter based in Auckland returned a test indicating significantly elevated levels of andosterone, testosterone and 5βAdiol, which are all non-specified substances prohibited at all times – athlete admitted the violation, and submitted emails as to mitigating circumstances – Tribunal accepted that the athlete had not taken the prohibited substances to gain a…
