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Diego Ulissi suspended for nine months for testing positive to Salbutamol during 2014 Giro d’Italia
Read more at http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/diego-ulissi-banned-nine-months-doping-152990#tqhwBH5MM879pSJq.99

The Tuscan, 25, tested positive for asthma drug Salbutamol in the 2014 Giro d’Italia after winning two stages and placing second in the Barlolo time trial.

Switzerland, where Ulissi lives and is licensed as a professional cyclist, ruled lightly considering it reportedly was considering a ban between nine and 12 months

He tested positive in the Giro’s 11th stage to Savona. His urine test showed 1900 nanograms per millilitre of Salbutamol, nearly double the limit of 1000ng/ml. His team explained at the time that he was using an inhaler with Salbutamol spray, took two puffs ahead stage and a paracetamol from the race doctor after crashing.

Ulissi and his lawyer argued that the crash at the start of the stage caused a jump in values and the resulting positive test.

Cyclists often use inhalers to treat asthma. Sky’s Chris Froome made headlines when TV images showed him puffing Salbutamol ahead of summit finish in June’s Critérium du Dauphiné.

Read more at http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/diego-ulissi-banned-nine-months-doping-152990#tqhwBH5MM879pSJq.99

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A crash caused a spike in his salbutamol levels. Right.
Maybe the needle in his pocket jabbed him in the arse when he fell.

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@Sidney - if I take a few whacks off an inhaler, i’ll be flying around the park for my Sunday league team? It’s as easy as that?

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[QUOTE=“flattythehurdler, post: 1138538, member: 1170”][SIZE=5]Abstract[/SIZE]
BACKGROUND Beta-2 agonists such as salbutamol are used, not only by asthmatic athletes to prevent exercise induced asthma, but also by non-asthmatic athletes as a potentially ergogenic agent. We have investigated whether inhaled salbutamol enhances endurance performance in non-asthmatic athletes.

METHODS A prospective double blind, randomised, three way crossover design was used to study the effects of 200 Îźg and 800 Îźg inhaled salbutamol versus a placebo in 12 trained triathletes. The treatments were compared in three identical cycle ergometer sessions at 85% of the predetermined maximal oxygen uptake. Lung function, endurance time, metabolic parameters (glucose, potassium, lactate, free fatty acid, and glycerol), and psychomotor performance were evaluated.

RESULTS Neither endurance time nor post-exercise bronchodilation were significantly different between the treatments. Metabolic parameters were affected by exercise but not by treatment.

CONCLUSIONS Inhaled salbutamol, even in a high dose, did not have a significant effect on endurance performance in non-asthmatic athletes, although the bronchodilating effect of the drug at the beginning of exercise may have improved respiratory adaptation. Our results do not preclude an ergogenic effect of β2 agonists given by other routes or for a longer period.[/QUOTE]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657501/
Abstract

Objectives

To provide an overview of the current literature on the use of inhaled β2 agonists in non‐asthmatic competitive athletes, and to assess the performance enhancing effect of inhaled β2 agonists.

Methods

Review of the literature.

Results

Twenty randomised, placebo controlled studies (19 double blind, one single blind) were located. Only three studies reported a performance enhancing effect of inhaled β2agonists. However, methodological shortcomings were most likely responsible for these findings (for example, non‐elite athletes, inconsistent results in different tests, subgroups with above‐average responsiveness).

Conclusions

This review reveals that there is no ergogenic potential of inhaled β2 agonists in non‐asthmatic athletes. In view of the epidemiology of asthma in athletes and the considerable workload involved in provision of therapeutic use exemptions the inclusion of inhaled β2 agonists on the list of prohibited substances should be reconsidered.

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[QUOTE=“Mullach Ide, post: 1138551, member: 141”]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657501/
Abstract

Objectives

To provide an overview of the current literature on the use of inhaled β2 agonists in non‐asthmatic competitive athletes, and to assess the performance enhancing effect of inhaled β2 agonists.

Methods

Review of the literature.

Results

Twenty randomised, placebo controlled studies (19 double blind, one single blind) were located. Only three studies reported a performance enhancing effect of inhaled β2agonists. However, methodological shortcomings were most likely responsible for these findings (for example, non‐elite athletes, inconsistent results in different tests, subgroups with above‐average responsiveness).

Conclusions

This review reveals that there is no ergogenic potential of inhaled β2 agonists in non‐asthmatic athletes. In view of the epidemiology of asthma in athletes and the considerable workload involved in provision of therapeutic use exemptions the inclusion of inhaled β2 agonists on the list of prohibited substances should be reconsidered.[/QUOTE]
The meta analysis is a good tool, but is only as good as the studies. These are all small number studies and hastily designed, and short term. The meta analysis is hence barely that, and very weak.

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You live on crunchy nut cornflakes pal, forgive me if I discount your opinion.

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[QUOTE=“flattythehurdler, post: 1138548, member: 1170”]A crash caused a spike in his salbutamol levels. Right.
Maybe the needle in his pocket jabbed him in the arse when he fell.[/QUOTE]
You’d be surprised how often weird things happen to innocent athletes that cause them to fail drug tests. Take 1992 Olympic 5,000 metres champion Dieter Baumann, who very unluckily had his toothpaste spiked with nandrolone. Or 2008 Olympic 400m gold medallist LaShawn Merritt, who tested positive for steroids after taking a penis enhancement product. 1992 Olympic walking champion Daniel Plaza was particularly unlucky after testing positive for steroids as a result of ingesting them from his wife after a marathon oral sex session.

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Consider yourself forgiven.
I had a bowl for lunch, with full cream milk.

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Don’t forget Linford Christie, who accidentally ate 2000 plums.

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He accidentally found them in his massive lunchbox.

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The Indo are really scraping the bottom of the barrell with the source they’ve used for this

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/there-is-doping-in-the-gaa-and-thats-for-sure-says-double-paralympic-gold-medallist-31211838.html

I’ve heard Rohan speak a few times and he knows his stuff but positioning him as a credible source about doping in the GAA is a bit bizarre. Sure @Gman[/USER] and [USER=58]@theLockes played minor football for their counties too so why not just use them as a source?

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[QUOTE=“Mac, post: 1138798, member: 109”]The Indo are really scraping the bottom of the barrell with the source they’ve used for this

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/there-is-doping-in-the-gaa-and-thats-for-sure-says-double-paralympic-gold-medallist-31211838.html

I’ve heard Rohan speak a few times and he knows his stuff but positioning him as a credible source about doping in the GAA is a bit bizarre. Sure @Gman[/USER] and [USER=58]@theLockes played minor football for their counties too so why not just use them as a source?[/QUOTE]

Was Rohan not a selector with Westmeath seniors last year?

And why the fuck have you dragged me into this pile of shit of a thread? Cunt.

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[QUOTE=“Gman, post: 1138801, member: 112”]Was Rohan not a selector with Westmeath seniors last year?

And why the fuck have you dragged me into this pile of shit of a thread? Cunt.[/QUOTE]

The article says he was involved in 2013 but that’s it. I was using you as an example and that your opinion is as valid as his is. Apologies, I’ll never pay you a compliment again so.

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You’d almost feel sorry for @Mullach Ide here now.

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Is that Tyrone he is having a dig at when he talks about a team dominating for so long?

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You’re not very good at joining the dots.

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[QUOTE=“Mac, post: 1138798, member: 109”]The Indo are really scraping the bottom of the barrell with the source they’ve used for this

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/there-is-doping-in-the-gaa-and-thats-for-sure-says-double-paralympic-gold-medallist-31211838.html

I’ve heard Rohan speak a few times and he knows his stuff but positioning him as a credible source about doping in the GAA is a bit bizarre. Sure @Gman[/USER] and [USER=58]@theLockes played minor football for their counties too so why not just use them as a source?[/QUOTE]
And it’s a credit to @Gman and I to grace this forum and share our knowledge of the game since we are two of a select few on here to have the dedication and skill to be rewarded by minding a jersey from our respective counties for a season.

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Not sure, thought he was still there last year. Anyway, matters fuck all. This is a clusterfuck of a thread, compliment or not! How it has gone for as long as it has is some effort by bomber.

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Is it normal to get asthma in your mid 20s? Seems unusual.
My sources tell me that a sigerson cup medal may be in jeopardy when this develops - and before anyone jumps to conclusions the selfish giant never made it past the quarter finals

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http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/o-fearghail-warns-against-unfair-view-of-failed-test-31211516.html
Christ almighty - we are volunteers - go easy on us

what cunts, they take funding from the government for their “sports” so they have to meet the obligations in regards to doping yet they have no interest in stopping their “players” doping. Nothing sickens me more than drug abuse within sports