Related case:
IBU 2015 IBU vs Irina Starykh
June 30, 2015
In January 2014 the International Biathlon Union (IBU) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Irina Starykh after her A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance recombinant human erythropoetin (rhEPO). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered.
The Athlete gave a prompt admission, denied the intentional use and waived het right to be heard for the IBU Anti-Doping Hearing Panel.
She submitted that the probable source of the positive test is the drug Laennec used to improve her cosmetic appearance and not for the purpose to enhance her sports performance.
Without exceptional circumstances the IBU Anti-Doping Hearing Panel decides on 14 July 2014 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 23 December 2013.
