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."

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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?

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



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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

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



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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

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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

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

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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"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.

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...
?