In Oktober 2019 the Brazilian Doping Control Authority (ABCD) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the cyclist after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Androsterone, Etiocholanolone and Testosterone.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and the case was referred to the Brazilian Sports Justice Anti-Doping Tribunal (TJD-AD).
The Athlete denied that the violation was intentional and explained with medical evidence that she underwent prescriped treatment for her low Testosterone. Yet, she did not explain the presence of the other prohibited substances.
The Rapporteur finds that the presence of the prohibited substances had been established in the Athlete's sample and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation.
The Rapporteur deems that the Athlete explained the use of Testosterone whereas she failed to apply for a TUE. The Athlete also failed to demonstrate how the other prohibited substances had entered her system, nor that the violation was not intentional.
Further the Rapporteur considers that there are no grounds for a reduced sanction and that there had been substantial delays in the proceedings not attributed to the Athlete.
Therefore the TJD-AD Panel decides on 16 July 2020 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 28 July 2019.