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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v John Elsmore
Overview: Anti-doping – a member of Surf Life Saving New Zealand tested positive for 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-caboxylic acid (a metabolite of THC) in an in-competition test – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation – joint memorandum filed – sanction proposed by the parties based on athlete’s timely admission – Tribunal imposed a nine month period of ineligibility…
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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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Samuel Hadley v Snow Sports New Zealand
Appeal against decision of NSO, Non-nomination for Olympics, Selection/nomination criteria: whether properly followed/implementedOverview: Non-nomination appeal – 2020 Winter Youth Olympics – Appellant argued that undue weight had been placed on one-off performances that he had been unable to attend – Appellant further argued that his results over an extended three month period established that he was the number one ranked male athlete – The Tribunal noted the extensive…
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand v A Minor
Methylhexaneamine / Dimethylpentylamine 1 – 3, Presence of prohibited substance in sample, Use / attempted use of prohibited substances/methodsOverview: Anti-doping involving a minor – tested positive for prohibited substance Dimethylpentylamine – taken from athlete in competition – provisionally suspended without opposition – admitted violation – joint memorandum filed as to proposed sanction – unintentional use of specified substance – consumed “Kick pre-workout” product – standard 2 year period of ineligibility – reduced sanction no…
