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[BritneySpears]

Thorpe shocked by drug claims

By Todd Balym
March 31, 2007
AUSTRALIA'S greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe is tonight in a state of shock as he contemplates his stellar career being tarnished by one of the biggest drugs controversies in national history.
A staunch anti-doping campaigner for the duration of his career, Thorpe awoke today to reports he returned "abnormal levels" to two banned substances from a urine sample he gave in May 2006 and that swimming's world governing body FINA has called for an investigation into the "adverse analytical finding".
Swimming Australia chief executive Glenn Tasker said the news stunned Thorpe, who was first informed of the alleged indiscretion by head coach Alan Thompson after a story appeared on the French L'Equipe website.
"Ian was obviously shocked," said Tasker.
"This must be like getting hit by a lightning bolt."
FINA confirmed it requested the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in Switzerland last December to investigate a test conducted by Australia's Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) on an unnamed athlete.
FINA would not confirm when the hearing was to take place, leaving Thorpe hanging on an open-ended allegation.
FINA officials would not discuss specific details of the case at a press conference today, however, L'Equipe alleges Thorpe returned abnormally high readings for testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH), both products on the list of banned substances.
It claims ASADA found the irregularity on the sample, but under a different test found the increased levels to be naturally occurring and dismissed the case.
But FINA doesn't believe it was thoroughly investigated and has sought intervention from the CAS to have the matter reopened.
Dr Andrew Pipe from the FINA Doping Control Review Board explained it was within FINA's right to appeal ASADA's decision to find whether a doping violation occurred.
"The WADA code provides for an opportunity to appeal against a decision not to declare an adverse analytical finding a positive test or conversely appeal a decision to declare an adverse analytical finding a positive violation," said Dr Pipe.
"That decision makes the basis of appeal."
The news has stunned the worldwide swimming community who is gathered in Melbourne for the world championships.
"He has always got my support and it is a joke," said Australia team captain and close friend Grant Hackett.
Thorpe was expected to attend the Susie O'Neill Pool this morning to watch former training partner Craig Stevens contest the 1500m freestyle heats, but instead spent the day in hiding and meeting his manager David Flaskas and lawyer Tony O'Reilly.
Thorpe's camp said he would "more than likely" hold a press conference tomorrow.
Tasker said SA would fully support Thorpe's quest to clear his name.
"I know he is vehemently opposed to any sort of performance enhancing drugs. He is a young man of unbelievably strong principles and integrity," said Tasker.
"I have known him for a long time since he was swimming our age championships and I will support Ian 1000 per cent."
The Australian Olympic Committee also supports the five-time Olympic gold medallist with president John Coates saying, "I have complete faith in Ian and so does the AOC, he is a person of honesty and integrity."
But while nobody is yet doubting Thorpe's innocence from the explosive claims, FINA would not take the matter to the highest level of appeal if it didn't believe there was a legitimate case to be heard.
FINA confirmed it had appealed "four or five" adverse analytical findings last year alone but wouldn't divulge how many had resulted in positive doping violation charges.
Tasker hopes people don't judge Thorpe until the truth is fully revealed.
"Right at this minute it's not a positive test but an adverse finding and hopefully reasonable thinking people will take that for what it is and won't be hanging anyone until the judge makes his decision."
But Coates fears his reputation has already been tainted.
"That's always the case," he said.
AAP




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21480305-23218,00.html

 

[tigerian]

Thorpe shocked by drug claims

By Todd Balym
March 31, 2007
AUSTRALIA'S greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe is tonight in a state of shock as he contemplates his stellar career being tarnished by one of the biggest drugs controversies in national history.
A staunch anti-doping campaigner for the duration of his career, Thorpe awoke today to reports he returned "abnormal levels" to two banned substances from a urine sample he gave in May 2006 and that swimming's world governing body FINA has called for an investigation into the "adverse analytical finding".
Swimming Australia chief executive Glenn Tasker said the news stunned Thorpe, who was first informed of the alleged indiscretion by head coach Alan Thompson after a story appeared on the French L'Equipe website.
"Ian was obviously shocked," said Tasker.
"This must be like getting hit by a lightning bolt."
FINA confirmed it requested the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in Switzerland last December to investigate a test conducted by Australia's Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) on an unnamed athlete.
FINA would not confirm when the hearing was to take place, leaving Thorpe hanging on an open-ended allegation.
FINA officials would not discuss specific details of the case at a press conference today, however, L'Equipe alleges Thorpe returned abnormally high readings for testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH), both products on the list of banned substances.
It claims ASADA found the irregularity on the sample, but under a different test found the increased levels to be naturally occurring and dismissed the case.
But FINA doesn't believe it was thoroughly investigated and has sought intervention from the CAS to have the matter reopened.
Dr Andrew Pipe from the FINA Doping Control Review Board explained it was within FINA's right to appeal ASADA's decision to find whether a doping violation occurred.
"The WADA code provides for an opportunity to appeal against a decision not to declare an adverse analytical finding a positive test or conversely appeal a decision to declare an adverse analytical finding a positive violation," said Dr Pipe.
"That decision makes the basis of appeal."
The news has stunned the worldwide swimming community who is gathered in Melbourne for the world championships.
"He has always got my support and it is a joke," said Australia team captain and close friend Grant Hackett.
Thorpe was expected to attend the Susie O'Neill Pool this morning to watch former training partner Craig Stevens contest the 1500m freestyle heats, but instead spent the day in hiding and meeting his manager David Flaskas and lawyer Tony O'Reilly.
Thorpe's camp said he would "more than likely" hold a press conference tomorrow.
Tasker said SA would fully support Thorpe's quest to clear his name.
"I know he is vehemently opposed to any sort of performance enhancing drugs. He is a young man of unbelievably strong principles and integrity," said Tasker.
"I have known him for a long time since he was swimming our age championships and I will support Ian 1000 per cent."
The Australian Olympic Committee also supports the five-time Olympic gold medallist with president John Coates saying, "I have complete faith in Ian and so does the AOC, he is a person of honesty and integrity."
But while nobody is yet doubting Thorpe's innocence from the explosive claims, FINA would not take the matter to the highest level of appeal if it didn't believe there was a legitimate case to be heard.
FINA confirmed it had appealed "four or five" adverse analytical findings last year alone but wouldn't divulge how many had resulted in positive doping violation charges.
Tasker hopes people don't judge Thorpe until the truth is fully revealed.
"Right at this minute it's not a positive test but an adverse finding and hopefully reasonable thinking people will take that for what it is and won't be hanging anyone until the judge makes his decision."
But Coates fears his reputation has already been tainted.
"That's always the case," he said.
AAP




http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21480305-23218,00.html

but we ,the Australian public, are not actually gullible enough to believe it are we so why mention it? Lies and fabrications deserve to be put down and thrown away quickly. So this discussion should now be finished before it starts.

 

[YankeeChica]

but we ,the Australian public, are not actually gullible enough to believe it are we so why mention it? Lies and fabrications deserve to be put down and thrown away quickly. So this discussion should now be finished before it starts.

Why not let justice takes its course? No one is infallible you know, superb athletes such as Lance Armstrong and Marion Jones were also accused of doping but the case against Thorpedo is stronger given he actually returned abnormally high levels of banned substance.

 

[watatank]

<sigh> let it die he is retired and yesterdays news.

 

[sk1001]

Gay and a druggie? NO WAIIIIIZ! >____<

 

[Not-That-Bright]

Thorpedo is stronger given he actually returned abnormally high levels of banned substance.

No he didn't, you've got to be careful with how you report these things.

 

[tigerian]

Why not let justice takes its course? No one is infallible you know, superb athletes such as Lance Armstrong and Marion Jones were also accused of doping but the case against Thorpedo is stronger given he actually returned abnormally high levels of banned substance.

there is no banned substance involved. Thats why its so petty. Its just a tall poppy syndrome knock a champion while you can. Also I admit Lance Armstrong was a champion but Marion Jones was very average thats why she used drugs because when you are hopeless you are hopeless.

 

[Gilbert1]

Why would he need drugs? He's a beheamoth anyways

 

[HotShot]

Why would he need drugs? He's a beheamoth anyways

Why did Shane Warne take drugs? he was still taking a lot wickets.

.. Really sad stuff - its surprising how many professional athletes take drugs.

 

[bizadfar]

Recently alot of endurance drivers have been suspended and banned for taking cocaine. I find it funny.

 

[Gilbert1]

Why did Shane Warne take drugs? he was still taking a lot wickets.

.. Really sad stuff - its surprising how many professional athletes take drugs.

No don't you remeber. Warne took drugs to make him look slim on the camera after his mum told him to.