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Phil Zajicek whitewashing
from www.cyclingnews.com Oct 14, 2004 news:
Zajicek warned after test positive The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced that Philip Zajicek tested positive for cathine (norpseudoephedrine) at the Tour of Qinghai Lake on July 22, 2004 in China. Zajicek, 25, received a public warning, in accordance with UCI rules for a first offence. In addition, he has been disqualified from his first-place finish overall finish at the Tour of Qinghai Lake and fined 666 Swiss Francs. Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Zajicek issued a statement about the warning, saying he had been taking Sudafed, which contains pseudoephedrine "in a normal adult dose to combat occasional allergies. It has been deemed safe for competition and does not hold any performance enhancing properties." "Unfortunately the metabolites of this legal decongestant are still illegal when present above a limit of 5mcg/ml," continues the statement. "In my body there were levels of just over 6mcg/ml. It is important to note that although a published study indicates that this metabolite remains in your system for 48 hours, I tested negative both the day before as well as the day after the test in question. In fact, of the 6 tests that I had that week only 1 showed the presence of norpseudoephedrine. In addition, it is also found in plants indigenous to the region where I was racing (Northern China), and is quite common in tea and food from that area. "Upon learning of the violation I voluntarily pulled myself from competition. I have chosen to accept a warning from USADA and would like to continue dialogue with the anti-doping agencies to ensure that this type of situation will not arise again. Although I am completely innocent in this case it is with great reluctance that I am accepting their warning. The alternative of seeking to have this overturned through arbitration is both a costly and lengthy procedure with a very low chance of success, even in an apparently clear case such as mine." Zajicek pledged his and his team's support for the fight against doping in sport, but also said he wants to be involved in measure that ensure a case such as his is not repeated, adding , "Although I understand the headstrong mentality that is necessary for their fight to be successful I also understand that situations that are clearly not doping will arise." Related story Phil Zajicek interview: Higher and higher |
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In article , John Forrest
Tomlinson wrote: On 13 Oct 2004 18:00:33 -0700, (crit pro) wrote: from www.cyclingnews.com Oct 14, 2004 news: Zajicek warned after test positive The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced that Philip Zajicek tested positive for cathine (norpseudoephedrine) at the Tour of Qinghai Lake on July 22, 2004 in China. Zajicek, 25, received a public warning, in accordance with UCI rules for a first offence. In addition, he has been disqualified from his first-place finish overall finish at the Tour of Qinghai Lake and fined 666 Swiss Francs. Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Zajicek issued a statement about the warning, saying he had been taking Sudafed, which contains pseudoephedrine "in a normal adult dose to combat occasional allergies. It has been deemed safe for competition and does not hold any performance enhancing properties." Dang, even I would not take Sudafed if I knew there was the slightest chance of testing. And this guy is a pro? WTF? Actually, Sudafed is allowed as of January 1 2004. I even talked to someone at USADA in August to make sure. Also, it does have performance-enhancing properties for someone with allergies or some kinds of asthma. And it is a mild stimulant (that's why it's not suggested for nightime use). So there is more to the story. -WG |
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On 10/13/2004 08:26 PM, in article
, "John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote: On 13 Oct 2004 18:00:33 -0700, (crit pro) wrote: from www.cyclingnews.com Oct 14, 2004 news: Zajicek warned after test positive The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced that Philip Zajicek tested positive for cathine (norpseudoephedrine) at the Tour of Qinghai Lake on July 22, 2004 in China. Zajicek, 25, received a public warning, in accordance with UCI rules for a first offence. In addition, he has been disqualified from his first-place finish overall finish at the Tour of Qinghai Lake and fined 666 Swiss Francs. Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Zajicek issued a statement about the warning, saying he had been taking Sudafed, which contains pseudoephedrine "in a normal adult dose to combat occasional allergies. It has been deemed safe for competition and does not hold any performance enhancing properties." Dang, even I would not take Sudafed if I knew there was the slightest chance of testing. And this guy is a pro? WTF? Pseudoephedrine has been removed from the banned list, as has caffeine, effective January 1, 2004. http://www.usantidoping.org/dro/sear...1&UserTypeId=1 &SportId=12&DisciplineId=2 In addition, it is also found in plants indigenous to the region where I was racing (Northern China), and is quite common in tea and food from that area. OK, *perhaps* some people don't know that the line between some herbal teas and medecine in China is vague -- a lot of herbal medecines in China are actually taken by steeping stuff in hot water. But not normal tea and not food -- that's different stuff. "Upon learning of the violation I voluntarily pulled myself from competition. I have chosen to accept a warning from USADA and would like to continue dialogue with the anti-doping agencies to ensure that this type of situation will not arise again. I like this. JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** -- Steven L. Sheffield stevens at veloworks dot com veloworks at worldnet dot ay tea tee dot net bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you double-yew double-ewe dot veloworks dot com [four word] slash |
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 04:29:12 GMT, warren
wrote: In article , John Forrest Tomlinson wrote: Dang, even I would not take Sudafed if I knew there was the slightest chance of testing. And this guy is a pro? WTF? Actually, Sudafed is allowed as of January 1 2004. I even talked to someone at USADA in August to make sure. I did not know that. Thanks. JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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"Steven L. Sheffield" wrote: Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Pseudoephedrine has been removed from the banned list, as has caffeine, effective January 1, 2004. http://www.usantidoping.org/dro/sear...1&UserTypeId=1 &SportId=12&DisciplineId=2 how can something not be banned if its metabolites still are? confused, h |
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My thoughts as well. I think we all read last year that ephedrine and
caffeine were removed from the drug list. So why is Phil being warned about a legal product? This makes no sense. As an FYI: Ephedrine is performance enhancing, but just barely for a cyclist. I f they're busting him for ephedrine its laim, but there seems to be more to the story. CH warren wrote in message ... In article , John Forrest Tomlinson wrote: On 13 Oct 2004 18:00:33 -0700, (crit pro) wrote: from www.cyclingnews.com Oct 14, 2004 news: Zajicek warned after test positive The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced that Philip Zajicek tested positive for cathine (norpseudoephedrine) at the Tour of Qinghai Lake on July 22, 2004 in China. Zajicek, 25, received a public warning, in accordance with UCI rules for a first offence. In addition, he has been disqualified from his first-place finish overall finish at the Tour of Qinghai Lake and fined 666 Swiss Francs. Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Zajicek issued a statement about the warning, saying he had been taking Sudafed, which contains pseudoephedrine "in a normal adult dose to combat occasional allergies. It has been deemed safe for competition and does not hold any performance enhancing properties." Dang, even I would not take Sudafed if I knew there was the slightest chance of testing. And this guy is a pro? WTF? Actually, Sudafed is allowed as of January 1 2004. I even talked to someone at USADA in August to make sure. Also, it does have performance-enhancing properties for someone with allergies or some kinds of asthma. And it is a mild stimulant (that's why it's not suggested for nightime use). So there is more to the story. -WG |
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In article , chris
wrote: My thoughts as well. I think we all read last year that ephedrine and caffeine were removed from the drug list. So why is Phil being warned about a legal product? This makes no sense. As an FYI: Ephedrine is performance enhancing, but just barely for a cyclist. I f they're busting him for ephedrine its laim, but there seems to be more to the story. It's pseudoephedrine not ephedrine that's off the list, and to address Heather's question the metabolite in question is apparently subject to a limit (mentioned in a previous post). IOW, maybe a person who takes a lot of sudafed gets busted for the metabolite but I doubt that's the actual reason-just his excuse that he hopes the public doesn't figure out. -WG So there is more to the story. -WG |
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"h squared" wrote in message ... "Steven L. Sheffield" wrote: Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Pseudoephedrine has been removed from the banned list, as has caffeine, effective January 1, 2004. http://www.usantidoping.org/dro/sear...1&UserTypeId=1 &SportId=12&DisciplineId=2 how can something not be banned if its metabolites still are? confused, h Quantity. |
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h squared wrote: "Steven L. Sheffield" wrote: Cathine is a metabolite of pseudoephedrine but its presence is prohibited above a concentration in urine of 5mcg/ml. Pseudoephedrine has been removed from the banned list, as has caffeine, effective January 1, 2004. http://www.usantidoping.org/dro/sear...1&UserTypeId=1 &SportId=12&DisciplineId=2 how can something not be banned if its metabolites still are? confused, h You have to declare medications taken prior to testing. If you take a medication containing pseuodephedrine, it must be on your list. That's OK. If you test positive for metabolites without declaring the meds, then you got the stuff from somewhere else... ? |
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