In August 2008 the Athlete competed in the Women’s Heptathlon Final during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Methyltestosterone.
The IOC notified the Athlete, ordered a provisional suspension and heard the Athlete. The Athlete stated she did not understand how the prohibited substance ended up in her body. She explained that her husband had also been her coach and trusted him to take care of her training and diet.
On 22 August 2008, the IOC Executive Board decides, as recommended by the IOC Disciplinary Commission, that the Athlete:
1.) is disqualified from the Women’s Heptathlon event, where she had placed second;
2.) is excluded from the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing in 2008;
3.) shall have her medal and diploma in the above-noted event withdrawn;
4.) shall have her Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately withdrawn and cancelled.
5.) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned events accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
6.) The NOC of Ukraine is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the medal and diploma awarded to the Athlete in relation to the above-noted event.
7.) The NOC of Ukraine and BOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
8.) The NOC of Ukraine is requested to inform promptly the IOC and the IAAF of the outcome of the meeting scheduled on 29 August 2008 by the Ukraine Athletic Federation regarding the Athlete’s coach case.
9.) The IOC reserves its rights to take sanctions or measures in relation to the Athlete’s coach.
10.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
