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Yolande de Villiers sanctioned for anti-doping rule violation

By Press Office · 687 comments

Cycling South Africa takes note of the sanction of 11 months period of ineligibility imposed by the UCI against Ms. Yolande de Villiers for the presence of the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide and amilorid (diuretic) found in three samples collected from the rider on 31 January, 28 February and 21 March 2015.

Cycling South Africa will not make any further comment on the case.

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gummibear

Feb 4, 2016, 4:45 PM

Cheaters/dopers in order of most to least[emoji2][emoji2]

andydude

Feb 4, 2016, 4:46 PM

Would like to hear what the guys at the Epic have to say about this.Are they going to stick to their guns?What happens to her 2015 result?Can she compete the this year?

 

Also interested in your question. One exception would render the rule and idea useless.

Gen

Feb 4, 2016, 4:47 PM

Cheaters/dopers in order of most to least[emoji2][emoji2]

Aaah I see.. lol.
andydude

Feb 4, 2016, 4:48 PM

this is a ban for not following the right process to obtain a TUE

 

First question - how do you know?

 

Second question - you seem to imply that she did get the TUE, but that the process was flawed, and if so, what was the flaw?

Paulst12

Feb 4, 2016, 4:52 PM

If her ban is until end of 2015 then what's the point? Sentence supposedly served and away she goes or am I missing something?

Odinson

Feb 4, 2016, 4:53 PM

According to Wikipedia:

 

"While hydrochlorothiazide is not itself a performance-enhancing drug, it may be used to mask the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and is classed by the World Anti-Doping Agency as a "specified substance".

andydude

Feb 4, 2016, 4:54 PM

Some information from http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/amiloride-and-hydrochlorothiazide-oral-route/description/drg-20071506

 

"Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide are both diuretic medicines (water pills). They reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. Amiloride keeps your body from losing too much potassium when urine flow is increased."

 

It seems to be used to lose weight? Not one the same level as taking steroids or epo, but still against the rules as per the new prohibited substances list http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f5fb7ce4b0cab4a7fe8561/t/56a21a45bfe873a45161abb1/1453464136394/20160122_wada-2016-prohibited-list-en.pdf

 

Edit: thanks Odinson, you mentioned that it could also be a masking agent as you probably pee out any other banned substances quicker.

Ryanpmb

Feb 4, 2016, 4:56 PM

"Cycling South Africa will not make any further comment on the case."

 

why not?

 

Because 11 months for 3 positive results back dated so that the sentence is already run is pathetic.

 

Inconsistency = loss of credibility.

Ryanpmb

Feb 4, 2016, 4:57 PM

Some information from http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/amiloride-and-hydrochlorothiazide-oral-route/description/drg-20071506

 

"Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide are both diuretic medicines (water pills). They reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. Amiloride keeps your body from losing too much potassium when urine flow is increased."

 

It seems to be used to lose weight? Not one the same level as taking steroids or epo, but still against the rules as per the new prohibited substances list http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f5fb7ce4b0cab4a7fe8561/t/56a21a45bfe873a45161abb1/1453464136394/20160122_wada-2016-prohibited-list-en.pdf

 

Edit: thanks Odinson, you mentioned that it could also be a masking agent as you probably pee out any other banned substances quicker.

 

Used to cheat the fact you are cheating... even worse in my book.

Ryanpmb

Feb 4, 2016, 4:58 PM

If her ban is until end of 2015 then what's the point? Sentence supposedly served and away she goes or am I missing something?

 

You're not missing anything. It's ridiculous.

taito

Feb 4, 2016, 5:04 PM

It's really just so sad,,what about your family and sponsors And friends.

 

Until a hard line is followed it will not go away.

Joe Low

Feb 4, 2016, 5:05 PM

Can the fundis tell us what these substances do?

 

(and where to get them)

Matchstix

Feb 4, 2016, 5:12 PM

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

 

This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

 

Plentipotential

Feb 4, 2016, 5:13 PM

Let's go, Yolande rides warily down the street, 
With the shades pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of her feet, 
Chain and gears ready to go

Are you ready, 
Are you ready for this
Are you riding on the edge of your seat
Out of the start gate the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

How do you think I'm going to get along, 
Without you, when you're gone
You took me for everything that I had, 
And kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the start gate the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

TALUS

Feb 4, 2016, 5:17 PM

Masking agent. Used normally for hypertension, cardiac failure, pulmonary oedema and other conditions that are highly unlikely to be diagnosed in a top athlete. I wonder whether an inept pharmacist isn't contaminating medication....

Brickleberry

Feb 4, 2016, 5:30 PM

this is a ban for not following the right process to obtain a TUE

Aren't they all?

gummibear

Feb 4, 2016, 5:33 PM

1 x Epic in sy moer.

Who was her partner?

Pure Savage

Feb 4, 2016, 5:44 PM

Off to Twitter !!!! Just to think of a good hash tag

gummibear

Feb 4, 2016, 5:59 PM

Off to Twitter !!!! Just to think of a good hash tag

Found one yet?

raptor-22

Feb 4, 2016, 6:00 PM

maybe she bought a new pair f heels and needed to make her ankles look slender in them?

rock

Feb 4, 2016, 6:03 PM

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raptor-22

Feb 4, 2016, 6:06 PM

just roll up a chair, there more to come I'm sure.

 

Will there be anyone left to race the Epic?

RocknRolla

Feb 4, 2016, 6:06 PM

Who?

rock

Feb 4, 2016, 6:09 PM

Who?

 

http://durbanzone.co.za/mag/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014YolandeDeVilliers.jpg

gummibear

Feb 4, 2016, 6:18 PM

just roll up a chair, there more to come I'm sure.

 

Will there be anyone left to race the Epic?

I'm clean but can't afford it[emoji10]

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