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Univ.Sports -GEE-GEES FOOTBALL PLAYER SUSPENDED FOLLOWING POSITIVE DOPING TEST
November 07, 2001
OTTAWA - Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) announced today that
football player Julian Hardy of the University of Ottawa has been suspended
as a result of a doping infraction.
Julian Hardy participated in a no-notice, out of competition, doping control
session on October 24, 2001, which was conducted by the Canadian Centre for
Ethics in Sport (CCES). CIS was advised by the CCES on November 6th that
Mr. Hardy’s sample was found to be positive for methenolone and metabolites.
This constitutes a doping infraction in accordance with the International
Olympic Committee Policy. Sanctions associated with this infraction are four
years of sport ineligibility effective October 24, 2001.
In accordance with CIS and CCES regulations the University of Ottawa
football team will not be penalized. Mr. Julian was currently completing
his first year of CIS eligibility with the University of Ottawa.
“Regrettably, first year student Julian Hardy tested positive for a banned
substance which is believed to be result of taking unregulated supplements
during the summer prior to attending the University of Ottawa. He was
unaware that the supplements may contain substances that would result in a
doping infraction. Prior to the beginning of each season our athletes
participate in a drug education seminar that warns student-athletes of the
dangers of using unregulated supplements. Presently, we are focused on
providing support and expertise to assist Julian in dealing with these
difficult times.” said Luc Gelineau, Director of Athletics at the University
of Ottawa.
Hardy says “I fully accept responsibility for the positive test results.
This past summer I was using protein shakes as a part of my pre-season
training. I took these supplements not knowing that they would result in a
doping infraction. It was never my intention to violate CCES or the Canadian
Doping Control regulations. These supplements are not regulated by a
government body in the United States or Canada. I urge all athletes to be
aware of the dangers of using supplements.”
Marg McGregor, CEO of Canadian Interuniversity Sport commented “while we
regret the obvious impact on the athlete and his future in sport, Canadian
Interuniversity Sport remains steadfastly opposed to the use of banned
substances. We will continue to work with the CCES to educate athletes and
eradicate doping.”
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For more information contact:
Marg McGregor
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Interuniversity Sport
tel: (613) 562-5670 ext. 26
cell: (613) 612-2551
Rosemary Foerster
Manager, Drug-free Sport Program
CCES
1-800-672-7775 (extension 3209)
Luc Gelineau
Director of Athletics
University of Ottawa
(613) 562-5800 ext.4336
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