Washburn accepts doping suspension

By Published On: June 5th, 2009Comments Off on Washburn accepts doping suspension

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (June 5) – USADA announced that Brad Washburn (Highland Ranch, CO) an athlete in the sport of Paralympic alpine skiing, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and accepted a suspension for his doping offense.

Washburn, 22, tested positive for Carboxy THC, a marijuana metabolite in the class of Cannabinoids, in a sample collected on April 2, 2009 at the U.S. Adaptive Nationals. Cannabinoids are listed as Specified Substances and are prohibited under the rules of the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing and the International Paralympic Committee, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code and the WADA Prohibited List. Cannabinoids are listed as Specified Substances because they could be susceptible to a credible non-doping explanation, and therefore use of those substances can result in a reduced sanction.

Washburn accepted a three-month period of ineligibility, which began on May 29, 2009, the day he accepted the sanction. As part of his sanction, the period of ineligibility was suspended and reduced to time served since he accepted a Provisional Suspension on May 13, 2009, after his completion of a USADA anti-doping educational program, which he completed on June 1, 2009. As a result of the doping violation, Washburn has been disqualified from all competitive results achieved on April 2, 2009, the date of his positive test, through and including the date the doping education program was completed, including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.

In an effort to aid athletes, as well as all support team members such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website on the testing process and prohibited substances, how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the risks and dangers of taking supplements as well as performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. In addition, the agency manages a drug reference hotline, conducts educational sessions with National Governing Bodies and their athletes, and proactively distributes a multitude of educational materials, such as the Guide to Prohibited Substances and Methods, easy-reference wallet cards, periodic newsletters, and protocol and policy reference documentation.

Washburn was a member of the U.S. Adaptive Alpine’s B Team in the 2009 season.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (June 5) – USADA announced that Brad Washburn (Highland Ranch, CO) an athlete in the sport of Paralympic alpine skiing, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and accepted a suspension for his doping offense.

Washburn, 22, tested positive for Carboxy THC, a marijuana metabolite in the class of Cannabinoids, in a sample collected on April 2, 2009 at the U.S. Adaptive Nationals. Cannabinoids are listed as Specified Substances and are prohibited under the rules of the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing and the International Paralympic Committee, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code and the WADA Prohibited List. Cannabinoids are listed as Specified Substances because they could be susceptible to a credible non-doping explanation, and therefore use of those substances can result in a reduced sanction.

Washburn accepted a three-month period of ineligibility, which began on May 29, 2009, the day he accepted the sanction. As part of his sanction, the period of ineligibility was suspended and reduced to time served since he accepted a Provisional Suspension on May 13, 2009, after his completion of a USADA anti-doping educational program, which he completed on June 1, 2009. As a result of the doping violation, Washburn has been disqualified from all competitive results achieved on April 2, 2009, the date of his positive test, through and including the date the doping education program was completed, including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.

In an effort to aid athletes, as well as all support team members such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website on the testing process and prohibited substances, how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the risks and dangers of taking supplements as well as performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. In addition, the agency manages a drug reference hotline, conducts educational sessions with National Governing Bodies and their athletes, and proactively distributes a multitude of educational materials, such as the Guide to Prohibited Substances and Methods, easy-reference wallet cards, periodic newsletters, and protocol and policy reference documentation.

Washburn was a member of the U.S. Adaptive Alpine’s B Team in the 2009 season.

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