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Doping ban for NSW cyclist
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and Cycling Australia have imposed a two-year ban on NSW state cyclist Jules Amos for the importation of EPO.
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service intercepted five airmail packages from Thailand between 18 and 28 December 2008 and notified ASADA.
ASADA investigated and laboratory analysis confirmed that the substance contained in the vials was EPO.
EPO is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Athletes in endurance sports have misused artificial EPO as a performance-enhancing substance.
Under the World Anti-Doping Agencys 2010 Prohibited List, EPO is prohibited at all times (both in- and out-of-competition).
Amos will be ineligible to participate as an athlete until 13 July 2012.
