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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Zane Robertson
Anti-doping case decisions, EPO (Erythropoietin), Prohibited substances, Tampering or attempted tampering with any part of doping control, Use / attempted use of prohibited substances/methods20 March 2023 Anti-doping – athletics – presence of and use or attempted use of prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO) – Tampering – In-Competition – Non-specified substance – accepted immediate provisional suspension – accepted presence – asked to be heard on sanction – evidence filed contested by DFSNZ and allegation of tampering – evidence supporting DFSNZ…
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Sports Tribunal dismisses appeal of athlete to participate in World Half-Marathon Championships
The Sports Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against a decision of Athletics New Zealand not to give permission for Mr Wallis to compete at the World Half-Marathon Championships. Athletics New Zealand’s decision was based on the increasing risk that Covid-19 presented to its athletes.
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Daniel Wallis v Athletics New Zealand
Overview: Athletics New Zealand had declined permission for Mr Wallis to attend the World Half-Marathon Championships due to Covid-19 concerns – the parties agreed to refer the dispute to the Sports Tribunal for determination – the Tribunal noted the unique nature of the case and the dedication and experience of Mr Wallis, but accepted that the…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Brendon Keenan
EPO (Erythropoietin), Possession of prohibited substances/methods, Use / attempted use of prohibited substances/methodsOverview: Anti-doping – long distance runner (BK)– online purchase of Erythropoietin (EPO) from DRS Labs – intercepted by NZ Customs – referred to Medsafe for investigation – substance forfeited – referred to DFSNZ for possession and attempted use – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation of Sports Anti-Doping Rules (SADR) 2017 – non specified substance…
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Paul Martelletti v Athletics New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO, Non-nomination for Olympics, Selection/nomination appeals, Selection/nomination criteria: whether material on which could reasonably be based, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implementedOverview: Appeal against decision of NSO – non-nomination – M appealed against decision of Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) not to nominate him to compete in Men’s Marathon Event at 2016 Rio Olympic Games – ran 2016 London Marathon and Gold Coast Marathon under IAAF Olympic qualification time but outside ANZ-A and ANZ-B Performance Standards – whether…
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Monique Dell v New Zealand Olympic Committee
Appeal against decision of NZOC, Bias, Jurisdiction, Selection/nomination appeals, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implemented, Selection/nomination criteria: whether reasonable opportunity to satisfyOverview: Appeal against decision of NSO – D appealed decision of NZOC not to select her for women’s 4x400m relay team in 2014 Commonwealth Games – urgent hearing held and decision advised same day with reasons to follow – D in forefront of NZ women’s 400 m running for a number of years – In…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Anna Bramley
Overview: Anti-doping – runner tested positive to canrenone (metabolite of spironolactone) – admitted violation – violation due to taking spironolactone that she had been prescribed for medical condition – had been taking for years – took up running in 2008 – she told her current GP (who is also a sports doctor) that she was competing…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v Liza Hunter-Galvan
Overview: Anti-doping – erythropoietin (EPO) – athlete admitted violation and that deliberately took EPO – Tribunal rejected her submission that suspension should be backdated to the date of sample collection as she had made a “prompt” admission of the violation – Tribunal did not find her admission to be prompt in circumstances – she did not…
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Liza Hunter-Galvan v Athletics New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO, Bias, Natural justice, Non-nomination for Olympics, Selection/nomination appeals, Selection/nomination criteria: whether material on which could reasonably be based, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implemented, Selection/nomination criteria: whether reasonable opportunity to satisfyOverview: Appeal against non-nomination for Olympics – marathon runner Liza Hunter-Galvan appealed her non nomination for the Olympics in the marathon event – in 2007 she ran in the Amsterdam marathon in a time more than two minutes faster than the New Zealand performance standard to qualify for Olympics which was a pointer to nomination –…
