In November 2015 the Brazilian Cycling Confederation (CBC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the cyclist Alex David Mayer Arseno after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Erythropoietin (EPO). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Disciplinary Commission of the Brazilian Superior Court of Sport Justice.
The Athlete gave a prompt admission, announced his retirement from cycling and offered assistance to the Brazilian Doping Control Authority in revealing other doping violations in cycling.
The Disciplinary Commission established that this was the Athlete’s second anti-doping rule violation and considers grounds to reduce the sanction based on the Athlete’s prompt admission and the substantial assistance the Athlete had provided to the Brazilian Doping Control Authority.
By majority the STJD Disciplinary Commission decides on 24 February 2016 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 11 November 2015.
