In August 2013 USADA has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athletes Gregory Flood and Frank Petrucci after their samples tested positive for the prohibited substance glycerol.
The Athletes admitted the violation and stated they used a supplement Pure Glycerin USP. They researched the ingredients before using the supplement and without finding a prohibited substance on GlobalDRO, the official website of a number of National Anti-Doping Authorities.
USADA concludes that the Athletes used the supplement product, which contained the prohibited substance, without intention to enhance performance or to use as masking agent. After purchasing the supplement the Athletes researched the ingredients for prohibited substance on the GlobalDRO website as directed by USADA and, through no fault of their own, the information provided to the Athletes was incorrect.
Therefore, on 20 August 2013, USADA issued a news release stating that both Athletes accepted a sanction of a public warning and the loss of their results obtained on 7 August 2013.
Hereafter the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) ordered a hearing to examine the circumstances of the cases.
Considering the Athlete’s statements and the documentary evidence, the FISA Doping Hearing Panel decides to confirm the USADA sanction.
