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Athletes who record inconclusive initial doping test results for synthetic EPO may be saved from public shaming, following World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) reforms prompted by the Peter Bol saga.
The Australian Olympian was provisionally suspended from competition in January 2023 after an out-of-competition test showed he had elevated levels of synthetic EPO, which can stimulate the formation of bed blood cells and aid recovery. Subsequent testing exonerated him.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/19/peter-bol-doping-case-wada-synthetic-epo-process-change-suspension
Author : Jack Snape
Publish date : 2024-04-19 03:38:06
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