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In today's day has finally come the long-awaited verdict in the process of sports dependent Therese Johaug, found positive to Clostebol in a spot check carried out on 16 September.
Friday 10 February 2017 3 minutes reading time
The 'athlete has argued from the outset that he had taken the substance accidentally, using a cream to treat un''ustione the lip and not be aware that the drug contained this principle.
The commission of 'ENISA Anti-Doping Norway's investigation found as there was the' intention of violating anti-doping rules and how, according to the concentration of Clostebol nell''organismo, the presence of the substance was without a doubt ascribable all''assunzione occasional via the ointment.
The 'Norwegian anti-doping agency has therefore requested a suspension of 14 months, believing Johaug guilty of negligence, although not significant, nell''assunzione of Trofodermin (the aforementioned cream), as on the drug packaging is clearly marked as written "Doping ".
The 'athlete, being of international level for many years, should have been aware of his duties and he should pursue the matter instead of blindly trusting the team doctor, who had given her the medicine saying it was legal.
Today the Norwegian Olympic Committee decided to disqualify Johaug for 13 months, one less than required dall''accusa. Translated, the Scandinavian could return to racing as of November 18, 2017.
A verdict that will allow the twenty-eight to participate in full at the next season of the World Cup and, of course, the Olympic Games in PyeongChang.
Now you'll see if one of the parties decides to appeal, faculty both Johaug that ENISA Anti-Doping Norway, or if the judgment becomes final.
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