The Athlete competed in the men’s 73 kg Judo at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Marijuana (Cannabis). After notification by the IOC the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and waived his right to be heard before the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
The Athlete stated his positive test was caused by his inadvertent consumption to food, prior to his leaving for the London Olympic Games, that he did not realize had been baked with marijuana.
The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides that the Athlete, Mr. Nicholas Delpopolo, United States of America, Judo:
1.) is disqualified from the men’s 73 kg Judo event of the 2012 London Olympic Games where he placed 7th;
2.) shall have his diploma in the above-mentioned event withdrawn; and
3.) shall have his Olympic identity and accreditation card cancelled and withdrawn immediately.
4.) The IJF is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
5.) The USOC is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the diploma awarded to the Athlete in relation to the above-mentioned event.
6.) The IOC administration is requested to reallocate the diplomas to the athletes that finished behind Mr. Delpopolo in the above-mentioned event, in which Mr. Delpopolo placed 7th at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
V. This decision shall enter into force immediately.
