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Sep 3, 2001, 4:40 PM
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Jerome Meyer won at Rovereto, Andrada was second and Calibani 3rd, but THE news is that Chris Sharma has been disqualified from the Munich comp! We, and the rest of the world wonder why...
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Sep 4, 2001, 3:18 PM
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Word on the scene is that Chris failed to pass the drug test and will not be allowed to compete in the Munich World Cup bouldering event. Apparently Chris tested postive for marijuana.
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Sep 7, 2001, 5:28 AM
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Chris Sharma has been stripped of his Munich World Cup bouldering title after failing the event's mandatory drug test. According to Marco Scolaris, General Secretary for the International Council for Competition Climbing (ICC), traces of cannabis were detected in Sharma's urine sample. Sharma won the Munich competition on July 23, just days after sending one of the toughest routes in the world: Realization (5.15a), in Ceuse, France. After the ICC was notified of the drug test results, Sharma was “removed from the ranking, consequently losing placement and relevant points for the final WC ranking,” says Scolaris. “Moreover, he will be requested to return the trophy and money prize.” Spaniard Daniel Andrada, who placed second in the event, will now move up to first place.
The ICC currently oversees drug tests in 80 percent of their competitions. Marijuana, among other drugs, is a banned substance. In Munich, Sharma underwent a random drug test before the event, and then, after winning, he was tested again. According to the regulations on doping issues, Sharma can appeal the case and request another test on the second sample, but at his own expense. The ICC Disciplinary Commission will convene next week to decide a possible sanction, usually a three-month suspension for the first infraction. Stay tuned for further reports on the ICC decisions.
The above information was gathered by Kagunkie.
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[ This Message was edited by: trevor on 2001-09-07 14:46 ]
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Sharma DQ'd from Munich WC?
