Tendler fails Drug Test
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Here is a list of what's on the banned list. Some of them are normal everyday products like caffeine or ephiderine which can be found in normal cough medicines.
So would be better if the product was named as it could just be a simple (costly) mistake of him taking something he thought was ok.
http://list.wada-ama.org/by-substance/#C-group
So would be better if the product was named as it could just be a simple (costly) mistake of him taking something he thought was ok.
http://list.wada-ama.org/by-substance/#C-group
The substance he's tested for is one of the “more susceptible to a credible, non-doping explanation” substances, ie. cough medicine. I wonder how thorough and regular the testing in the EIHL is? It cyclist and athletes ring a hotline before so much as having a RedBull to tripple check there's nothing in it thats going to show up. If your not in that sort of routine with their level of doping education, support and year round strictness it would be very easy to take something that, if you were tested out of the blue would show up.
I've heard the olympic people are testing their systems on hockey players.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomfordyce/2 ... ystem.html
I've heard the olympic people are testing their systems on hockey players.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomfordyce/2 ... ystem.html
They have to be careful.
There was that case a few years back where a british downhill skier was banned all through sniffing a vicks sinex inhaler. Apparently perfectly legal when manufactured in the uk but when he bought one in the us didnt realise different drugs used in manufacture and got caught.
At the end of the day they are professionals so should know what over the counter drugs they can or cannot take.
There was that case a few years back where a british downhill skier was banned all through sniffing a vicks sinex inhaler. Apparently perfectly legal when manufactured in the uk but when he bought one in the us didnt realise different drugs used in manufacture and got caught.
At the end of the day they are professionals so should know what over the counter drugs they can or cannot take.
The items on that list are there for a reason.
Ultimately as a professional athlete, you and only you are responsible for anything substance that is found in your body. There are many websites for athletes and coaches where you can look up any brand product (british or foreign) and they will tell you whether that product contains any banned substance. Things like caffeine only become illegal when they reach a certain level in your blood so a few cups of coffee before a game wont provide a positive result (especially if it's from the BBT). I've always been surprised there arent more drug tests done on uk hockey players. Drug testers can ask you for a specimen at any time - even if its in the off season and you're on holiday with your family.
Ultimately as a professional athlete, you and only you are responsible for anything substance that is found in your body. There are many websites for athletes and coaches where you can look up any brand product (british or foreign) and they will tell you whether that product contains any banned substance. Things like caffeine only become illegal when they reach a certain level in your blood so a few cups of coffee before a game wont provide a positive result (especially if it's from the BBT). I've always been surprised there arent more drug tests done on uk hockey players. Drug testers can ask you for a specimen at any time - even if its in the off season and you're on holiday with your family.
WelshHabsFan said:
Really? Not when competing surely as hydration would be essential over an extended time period. I'm not a doctor so I'll take your word for it 