World Athletics v Marina Arzamasova

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A decision in the case of World Athletics against Marina Arzamasova has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

On 27 July 2020 the AIU issued Ms Arzamasova with a Notice of Charge for committing Anti-Doping Rule Violations contrary to Article 2.1 and Article 2.2 of the ADR in connection with the Presence of a Prohibited Substance in the Athletes Sample and the Use of a Prohibited Substance.

The Disciplinary Tribunal consisting of Dr Despina Mavromati (Chair), Janie Soublière and Paul Ciucur determined that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) had been established pursuant to Article 2.1 of the 2019 IAAF Rules, and as a result a four-year period of Ineligibility is imposed, commencing on 29 July 2019. Ms Arzamasova’s competition results between 29 July 2019 and 22 August 2019 are disqualified.

Sport Resolutions is the independent secretariat to the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

A copy of the full decision can be accessed via the related documents tab on the right-hand side.

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