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Football player suspended following positive doping test
OTTAWA, November 7, 2001 — Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) announced today that football player Julian Hardy of the University of Ottawa has been suspended as a result of a doping infraction.
Julian Hardy participated in a no-notice, out of competition, doping control session on October 24, 2001, which was conducted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES). CIS was advised by the CCES on November 6th that Mr. Hardy's sample was found to be positive for methenolone and metabolites. This constitutes a doping infraction in accordance with the International Olympic Committee Policy. Sanctions associated with this infraction are four years of sport ineligibility effective October 24, 2001.
In accordance with CIS and CCES regulations the University of Ottawa football team will not be penalized. Mr. Julian was currently completing his first year of CIS eligibility with the University of Ottawa.
"Regrettably, first year student Julian Hardy tested positive for a banned substance which is believed to be result of taking unregulated supplements during the summer prior to attending the University of Ottawa ," said Luc Gelineau, Director of the Sports Services at the University of Ottawa. "He was unaware that the supplements may contain substances that would result in a doping infraction. Prior to the beginning of each season our athletes participate in a drug education seminar that warns student-athletes of the dangers of using unregulated supplements. Presently, we are focused on providing support and expertise to assist Julian in dealing with these difficult times."
"I fully accept responsibility for the positive test results," Hardy says. "This past summer I was using protein shakes as a part of my pre-season training. I took these supplements not knowing that they would result in a doping infraction. It was never my intention to violate CCES or the Canadian Doping Control regulations. These supplements are not regulated by a government body in the United States or Canada. I urge all athletes to be aware of the dangers of using supplements."
Marg McGregor, CEO of Canadian Interuniversity Sport commented "while we regret the obvious impact on the athlete and his future in sport, Canadian Interuniversity Sport remains steadfastly opposed to the use of banned substances. We will continue to work with the CCES to educate athletes and eradicate doping."
