The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her pre-competition A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Methyltrienolone.
After notification by the IOC in August 2008 the Athlete was suspended by the Greece NOC and asked to leave the Olympic Village in Beijing. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission. The Athlete stated she never used Methyltrienolone or any other prohibited substance and she suspected acts of tampering by third parties.
The Committee notes that Methyltrienolone has been found in the tests relating to 12 other Greek athletes. Also the Athlete’s personal coach was recently tested positive to the same substance Mythyltrienolone.
Therefore the IOC Disciplinary Commission decides that the Athlete:
1.) is excluded from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games;
2.) shall have her Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately cancelled.
3.) The Athlete’s file shall be transmitted to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), which is requested to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The NOC of Greece and BOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
5.) The IOC Disciplinary Commission will report the matter to the competent Greek authorities, with a request to investigate possible violations of Greek law, in particular by the Athlete’s coach.
6.) The IOC reserves its right to take sanctions or measures in relation to the Athlete’s.
7.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
