Anti-doping rule violation for top track cyclist: In-competition Test

[News bot]

Cycling South Africa reports that Maroesjka Matthee has been found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation after an in-competition test conducted on 8 August 2016 confirmed the presence of Pseudoephedrine.

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[Skubarra]

Ag no, what a waste    

 

Was wondering why she was a no show at Killarney & local WC races lately..

[deanbean]

Oh no Fire, not cool

[Reg Lizard]

Ai...

[shaper]

I see it has been back on the WADA list since 2010 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoephedrine

 

What benefits will a nasal decongestant have?... used as a stimulant?

[TALUS]

I see it has been back on the WADA list since 2010 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoephedrine

 

What benefits will a nasal decongestant have?... used as a stimulant?

Jip

[VeloRacer]

That substance is almost found in any medication even off the shelf Vicks Medinite

[Thornman]

Think before you guys judge her read what she has to say about it.

 

She went to to pharmacy for Sinustat, they did not have stock. The pharmacist gave her Actifed and said it's almost the same thing.

[Wil6]

That substance is almost found in any medication even off the shelf Vicks Medinite

But is it not a pro cyclists obligation to know that?

[Andrew Steer]

Very sad

[Sharkie 2]

Guys do not judge before all the facts are known and do not draw nor make up conclusions. She has the right to appeal it let the process run its course.

 

For interest sake Coryx also has a substance in that we test yoy as positive in a window period of two days after consumption, how many of you use it for a cold?

[Ofaniy]

Think before you guys judge her read what she has to say about it.

 

She went to to pharmacy for Sinustat, they did not have stock. The pharmacist gave her Actifed and said it's almost the same thing.

I feel for her. Unfortunately it happens too often, pro athletes should check their meds.

[Ofaniy]

But is it not a pro cyclists obligation to know that?

Don't think they should know every substance, but yes for any pro athlete, it is at least their obligation to check

[Thornman]

Here is a shocker, Beroca Boost is also illegal.

 

Wonder how many people knew that

[Ofaniy]

Here is a shocker, Beroca Boost is also illegal.

 

Wonder how many people knew that

ha ha, seriously? What is in it that makes it illegal?

[Icycling]

I made a comment in another track - Another Adverse Analytical finding page 8 - this is an example off the controllers failing the sport in my opinion.

 

Pseudoephedrine has been on and off the banned list too many times and is way to easy to get even at your Local PnP.

 

Here is what Drug free sport says on it website which is rather vague as to how long it may last in your system / half life.

 

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (iso-ephedrine) Category: PROHIBITED in-competition only
Last Upated: Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Information
Prohibited substance: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - refer to section S6 (Stimulants) of the WADA 2016 Prohibited List.

Clarifying information (WADA):
- The established threshold levels may be reached by some individuals within 6-20 hours of intake of some formulations.
- Advise athletes to stop taking pills at least 24 hours before competition.
For therapeutic applications during the In-Competition period, consider the use of alternative permitted medications upon previous consultation with a physician, or apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for the use of pseudoephedrine for therapeutic purpose(s).
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