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16 October 2003, 09:53 am

Dope Tests Negative

Anti-Doping

ISAF has received results from the most recent doping tests undertaken, and all were negative.

To date this year, ISAF in partnership with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has undertaken dope tests for sailors competing in Olympic, Paralympic and youth events, and across all elements of the sport the tests have been negative.

This result demonstrates the respect shown to anti-doping within the sport of sailing. As part of its commitment to support the fight against doping in sport, ISAF and WADA will continue to undertake dope tests, both in and out-of-competition.

With effect from 1 January 2004, there will be a new list of Prohibited Medications and a new Anti-Doping Code. Further information is available on the ISAF Anti-Doping sitelet, via the link below.

ISAF Secretariat

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