Facts
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) alleges Lee Ryckman. On June 30th, 2007, Ms. Ryckman competed in the National BMX (Cycling) Championships in Bromont, Quebec. The CCES conducted an in-competition doping control session and collected an urine sample from the athlete. The Analysis indicated an adverse analytical finding for the presence of Cannabis.
History
The athlete took part in some "social sharing of cannabis" as late as the night before her event. However, she states that she did not use cannabis to use any advantage over her competitors.
Decision
The imposes penalty on the athlete is a warning and reprimand. There shall be no period of ineligibility and the provisional suspension is terminated. The athlete remains eligible for sport related financial support.
