Yolande de Villiers sanctioned for anti-doping rule violation

[Ryanpmb]

"Cycling South Africa will not make any further comment on the case."

 

why not?

 

Because 11 months for 3 positive results back dated so that the sentence is already run is pathetic.

 

Inconsistency = loss of credibility.

[Ryanpmb]

Some information from http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/amiloride-and-hydrochlorothiazide-oral-route/description/drg-20071506

 

"Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide are both diuretic medicines (water pills). They reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. Amiloride keeps your body from losing too much potassium when urine flow is increased."

 

It seems to be used to lose weight? Not one the same level as taking steroids or epo, but still against the rules as per the new prohibited substances list http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f5fb7ce4b0cab4a7fe8561/t/56a21a45bfe873a45161abb1/1453464136394/20160122_wada-2016-prohibited-list-en.pdf

 

Edit: thanks Odinson, you mentioned that it could also be a masking agent as you probably pee out any other banned substances quicker.

 

Used to cheat the fact you are cheating... even worse in my book.

[Ryanpmb]

If her ban is until end of 2015 then what's the point? Sentence supposedly served and away she goes or am I missing something?

 

You're not missing anything. It's ridiculous.

[taito]

It's really just so sad,,what about your family and sponsors And friends.

 

Until a hard line is followed it will not go away.

[Joe Low]

Can the fundis tell us what these substances do?

 

(and where to get them)

[Matchstix]

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

 

This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

 

[Plentipotential]

Let's go, Yolande rides warily down the street, 
With the shades pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of her feet, 
Chain and gears ready to go

Are you ready, 
Are you ready for this
Are you riding on the edge of your seat
Out of the start gate the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

How do you think I'm going to get along, 
Without you, when you're gone
You took me for everything that I had, 
And kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the start gate the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

[TALUS]

Masking agent. Used normally for hypertension, cardiac failure, pulmonary oedema and other conditions that are highly unlikely to be diagnosed in a top athlete. I wonder whether an inept pharmacist isn't contaminating medication....

[Brickleberry]

this is a ban for not following the right process to obtain a TUE

Aren't they all?

[gummibear]

1 x Epic in sy moer.

Who was her partner?

[Pure Savage]

Off to Twitter !!!! Just to think of a good hash tag

[gummibear]

Off to Twitter !!!! Just to think of a good hash tag

Found one yet?

[raptor-22]

maybe she bought a new pair f heels and needed to make her ankles look slender in them?

[rock]

[raptor-22]

just roll up a chair, there more to come I'm sure.

 

Will there be anyone left to race the Epic?

[RocknRolla]

Who?