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CAS 2016_A_4534 Maurico Fiol Villanueva vs FINA
March 16, 2017
FINA 2019 FINA vs Mauricio Fiol Villanueva
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In July 2015 the International Swimming Federation (FINA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Swimmer Mauricio Fiol Villanueva after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance stanozol.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Swimmer filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the FINA Doping Panel.
The Swimmer accepted the test results. denied the intentional use of the substance and stated that he only had used supplements which also tested negative for stanozolol contamination.
The Swimmer suggested that other possible sources for the stanozolol could be the consumption of meat; injections of vitamin B and prescribed anti-inflammatory drug Norflex administered by a sports doctor; or other supplements from the United States.
The Panel finds that the Swimmer failed to prove the absence of intention and how the substance came into his body. Without grounds for reduction under the Rules the FINA Doping Panel decides on 14 March 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Swimmer starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 12 July 2015, including forfeiture of medals/prizes, reimbursement of prize-money.
