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IOC 2010 IOC vs Women Polish Skiing Team
April 29, 2010
Mrs Kornelia Marek is a Polish Athlete competing in the Women 4x5km relay in Whistler at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
On 4 March 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 recombinant erythropoietin (rhEPO). After notification the Athlete filed a statement in her defence and waived her right to attend the hearing of the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
After reviewing the file and the written submission made by the Athlete, the Disciplinary Commission unanimously concluded that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rules violation pursuant to Article 2.1 of the World Anti-Doping Code (the “Code”) and Articles 2 and 12 of the Rules in that there was the presence of the prohibited substance recombinant erythropoietin (rhEPO) in her body.
The Disciplinary Commission finds that:
- The Athlete did not enquire what type of substance was injected by her physiotherapist, Mr Trypolski, which constitutes a gross negligence on her part;
- EPO is not a light stimulant, but is a prohibited substance that reflects sophisticated, systematic and organised long term doping practices;
- The Athlete acknowledges and admits having received injections before her participation in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Therefore the IOC Disciplinary Commission decides that the Athlete Ms Kornelia Marek:
1.) is disqualified from all the competitions she participated at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, namely:
- Women 10 km free, where she had placed 39th;
- Women 15 km pursuit (7.5 km classical, 7.5 km free), where she had placed 35th;
- Women sprint relay free, where she had placed 9th;
- Women 4x5km relay , where she had placed 6th;
- Women 30 km mass start classical, where she had placed 11th.
2.) shall have her diploma in the Women’ 4x5 km relay withdrawn.
3.) The International Ski Federation (FIS) is requested to modify the results of the abovementioned events accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The NOC of Poland is ordered to return to the IOC, as soon as possible, the diploma awarded to the Athlete in relation to the Women’ 4x5 km relay;
5.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
