IAAF
AntiDoping Programme at the World Championships - IAAF confirms suspension of
Dos Santos
IAAF Release
7 August 2001 - Edmonton - Canada – Up until today, the IAAF has carried out 130 in-competition anti-doping tests (urine samples). Seven were carried out on the first day, when the only event was the men’s marathon, 43 on Day 2, 39 on Day 3 and 41 yesterday (Day 4). In addition, 49 athletes were tested out-of-competition prior to the start of the Championships. 39 of these tests were combined urine and blood samples and 10 were only urine samples.
With regard to EPO testing, both out-of-competition and in-competition, a total of 50 samples have been collected.
The IAAF can also confirm the suspension, by the Brazilian Athletics Federation, of the athlete Fabiane dos Santos. She tested positive for testosterone at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro on 6 May. Confidentiality was maintained in this case until the “B” sample results were confirmed.
