CAS anti-doping Division (OG Rio) AD 16/003 International Olympic Committee (IOC) v. Kleber Da Silva Ramos
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January 8, 2018
Mr. Kleber Da Silva Ramos is a Brazilian Athlete competing in the road race cyling event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
On 7 August 2016 the IOC has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete accepted the test results, waived his right to be heard for the CAS Panel and didn’t file a statement in his defence.
Considering the test results the CAS Panel concludes that the Athlete has committed an anti-doping rule violation under Art. 2 IOC ADR.
Therefore the CAS Anti-Doping Division Panel decides on 12 August 2016:
1.) The Athlete has committed an anti-doping rule violation in accordance with Article 2.1 of the IOC Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
2.) All results obtained by the Athlete in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 are disqualified with all consequences, including forfeiture of all medals, points and prizes.
3.) The Athlete is excluded from the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
4.) The Athlete's Accreditation (number 1210046) is withdrawn.
5.) The responsibility for the Athlete's results management in terms of sanction beyond the Olympic Games Rio 2016 is referred to the UCI being the applicable International Federation.