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Adverse analytical finding in recent mountain bike stage race

By Matt · 878 comments

Cycling SA received notification from the UCI (International Cycling Union) of an adverse analytical finding from a sample provided by Barry Warmback on 18 March 2013 at the Absa Cape Epic.

The analytical report confirmed the presence of the steroid, Stanozolol in his sample. Barry is therefore provisionally suspended with immediate effect from competing in any event. The SAIDS (South African Institute of Drug-free Sport) process will now take its course.

Cycling SA reiterates its zero-tolerance approach to doping in sport and will continue working with the UCI and SAIDS in the promotion of a drug-free sport via its awareness programmes and extensive testing.

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Comments

gummibear
gummibear

May 23, 2013, 8:07 AM

Is it legal to wear those during a race?

 

Not sure,i don't know what's on the list.

gummibear
gummibear

May 23, 2013, 8:09 AM

From Cape Epic website

 

Ride It | Anti-Doping

The Absa Cape Epic conforms to the World Anti-Doping Code as laid out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and works with the UCI and the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport to ensure the Code is properly implemented at the race and amongst cyclists in South Africa. Stringent and comprehensive doping control is conducted at the race by the UCI and the Institute.

 

Any athlete (professional or amateur) sanctioned by their federation or national anti-doping authority (NADA) for use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) after 1 January 2013, whether at another event or out of competition, will be banned for life from participating in the Absa Cape Epic. Not only will the person not be allowed to participate (as an amateur rider or UCI- licensed elite), but the individual will also be banned from being involved on any level including as a team manager.

As is stipulated in the race rules, the organisers reserve the right to test all participants and therefore, per the WADA Code, the onus is on the athlete to check that any substances or methods used do not appear on WADA's current List of Prohibited Substances and Methods.

 

Medal taken away and a ban for what is most likely an innocent mistake.

Ferret69
Ferret69

May 23, 2013, 8:10 AM

Just spoke to a Mate of Barry, CSA have posted this "named" release without even notifying the athlete himself... He is dumbstruck. Surely the athlete must be notified first???

Clinton H
Clinton H

May 23, 2013, 8:11 AM

ooops ! , you can still compete on Strava though ....

Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp

May 23, 2013, 8:12 AM

STFU

 

That is what I will do.

 

STFU

Red Zone
Red Zone

May 23, 2013, 8:13 AM

Just spoke to a Mate of Barry, CSA have posted this "named" release without even notifying the athlete himself... He is dumbstruck. Surely the athlete must be notified first???

When you have the "moral high ground" you can do what you want apparently
Iron
Iron

May 23, 2013, 8:13 AM

What !

 

am i missing something , why people dope is beyond me but to add to my "WTF " thought . why would a person who is not even a top finisher do it :blink:

rouxtjie
rouxtjie

May 23, 2013, 8:15 AM

What !

 

am i missing something , why people dope is beyond me but to add to my "WTF " thought . why would a person who is not even a top finisher do it :blink:

+1, why larry....why?

DIPSLICK
DIPSLICK

May 23, 2013, 8:15 AM

What !

 

am i missing something , why people dope is beyond me but to add to my "WTF " thought . why would a person who is not even a top finisher do it :blink:

cause we weekend warrior race snails :whistling: :whistling:

Iron
Iron

May 23, 2013, 8:20 AM

cause we weekend warrior race snails :whistling: :whistling:

 

my word dopping hackers , what next :unsure:

Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed

May 23, 2013, 8:21 AM

Just spoke to a Mate of Barry, CSA have posted this "named" release without even notifying the athlete himself... He is dumbstruck. Surely the athlete must be notified first???

 

I would imagine so.

Ferret69
Ferret69

May 23, 2013, 8:21 AM

+1, why larry....why?

 

Gotta remember everyone who competes in Sani/Epic etc are not always Serious Mountain Bikers...

 

They may be Top Triathletes/Rugby Players/Rowers etc etc etc just doing this for Off Season Fun...

DIPSLICK
DIPSLICK

May 23, 2013, 8:21 AM

I would imagine so.

apparently NOT

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

May 23, 2013, 8:22 AM

What !

 

am i missing something , why people dope is beyond me but to add to my "WTF " thought . why would a person who is not even a top finisher do it :blink:

It would appear to be accidental from what Dips says...

And surely money would be better spent on testing the top 10 of all the various categories... there is plenty of Ego doping going on there me thinks :cursing:

hayleyearth
hayleyearth

May 23, 2013, 8:25 AM

My Sani partner thinks I was doping on day2 and 3 ..... ^_^

 

Luckily we were almost RIGHT at the back, so they didnt bother testing me.

davem
davem

May 23, 2013, 8:26 AM

The next paragraph from Wikipedia was left off the quote on the prev page:

 

"Stanozolol is one of the anabolic steroids commonly used as a performance enhancing drug and is banned from use in sports competition under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and many other sporting bodies. Additionally, stanozolol has been used in US horse racing.[1]"

 

Accidental ingestion seems unlikely. The nature of the conditions it is used to treat would indicate serious consideration by a doctor with understanding of exercise activities and thus the understanding of the need for a TUE. This ain't treatment for a cold.

Iron
Iron

May 23, 2013, 8:27 AM

It would appear to be accidental from what Dips says...

And surely money would be better spent on testing the top 10 of all the various categories... there is plenty of Ego doping going on there me thinks :cursing:

 

they should start with the sub vets !

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

May 23, 2013, 8:27 AM

My Sani partner thinks I was doping on day2 and 3 ..... ^_^

 

Luckily we were almost RIGHT at the back, so they didnt bother testing me.

I always wondered what you were putting in those Roosterbroodjies... :drool: (spl)
DIPSLICK
DIPSLICK

May 23, 2013, 8:28 AM

It would appear to be accidental from what Dips says...

And surely money would be better spent on testing the top 10 of all the various categories... there is plenty of Ego doping going on there me thinks :cursing:

NOOOOO NOT ME DIDNT SAY THAT I AM IN ENOUGH ***

NOT DIPS NOT DIPS

Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp

May 23, 2013, 8:29 AM

The beauty of this however, mistake or no mistake.

Somehow I think this was not all intentional.

But yes the beauty of it, now hopefully those amateur dopers will get a bit of a wake up call knowing they could also possibly be tested .

Vetseun
Vetseun

May 23, 2013, 8:32 AM

I have seen people dope in Bloemfontein. I mean get real. Dope to win a race in Bloem. What a joke.

Go to JHB and race with the real men!

It appears as if some people will do what it takes.

stringbean
stringbean

May 23, 2013, 8:32 AM

I'm pretty sure this was not just a random test.As said before that would be a waste of money.They must of acted on a tip off.

davem
davem

May 23, 2013, 8:36 AM

Ironman offers a retroactive TUE process for age groupers.

 

If you have a random test and test positive and it was part of ongoing treatrment with full medical history, they will grant a retrospective TUE. This stops SAIDS from being inundated with every athlete applying for TUE for every medication.

 

I would imagine a different standard of scrutiny would apply if you are a podium contender or a middle of the packer.

 

Makes good sense.

Ferret69
Ferret69

May 23, 2013, 8:37 AM

The next paragraph from Wikipedia was left off the quote on the prev page:

 

"Stanozolol is one of the anabolic steroids commonly used as a performance enhancing drug and is banned from use in sports competition under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and many other sporting bodies. Additionally, stanozolol has been used in US horse racing.[1]"

 

Accidental ingestion seems unlikely. The nature of the conditions it is used to treat would indicate serious consideration by a doctor with understanding of exercise activities and thus the understanding of the need for a TUE. This ain't treatment for a cold.

 

 

100% davem, Also this being one of the most Famous Drugs in history, being what Ben Johnson got bust for in the 100m in 1988 Olympics.

 

However it does treat Anemia, so if you have a lack of iron and your Doc wants to prescribe the Tabs, Are you as a back of the fielder going to First say, "hang on i may get tested here, lets try something Different"

 

Probably not in the past..

 

But most of us possibly will now...

davem
davem

May 23, 2013, 8:37 AM

Ben Johnson was stripped of his gold medal in the 100 meter sprint at the 1988 Summer Olympics when he tested positive for stanozolol after winning the final.

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