The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Clenbuterol.
After notification by the IOC the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
The Athlete stated he was innocent, denied any attempt of intentional use of Clenbuterol and suspected food contamination.
The Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete has committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides that:
- the Athlete is disqualified from the Kayak double (K2) 1000m Men event of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games;
- the diplomas awarded to the members of the team in the above-noted event shall be withdrawn;
- the NOC of Poland is ordered to inform the members of the team and to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the diplomas awarded to the above-mentioned athletes in relation to the anti-doping rule violation.
- This decision shall enter into force immediately.
