Facts
The International Volleyball Federation allegated Lucia Paz Lozano Lorenzini, the player, for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an in-competition doping control at a match in Brasil a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylhexaneamine which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The player had used a supplement containing the prohibited substance. She had used it without the intention of gaining a sporting advantage but rather merely to control her weight, the use of it was mentioned on the doping control form. Because she had suffered an abdominal injury she had not trained enough and gained weight. She took the product from friends who were no athletes. She had read the ingredients but was unaware that the ingredients were prohibited. She had not had any anti-doping education.
The Panel concludes that, under the circumstances, the Athlete clearly failed to exercise the care that one could reasonably expect from her. However, the Panel finds that the conditions with the ruling are met and a reduction of the standard 2-year period of ineligibility by one half is warranted.
Decision
The decision is a period of ineligibility of one year, starting on the date of the decision.
