In June 2018 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the cyclist Nicholas Byrne after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substances Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, Testosterone and 5β-androstane-3α,17β-diol.
After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right to be heard, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by DFSNZ.
The parties in this case reached an agreement and filed a joint memorandum in relation to the sanction for approval into a decision of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand.
The Tribunal considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission and that the sanction can be backdated to the date of the sample collection.
Therefore the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides on 27 August 2018 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting backdated on 20 April 2018 including disqualification of his results.
