OLY: Independent observers to oversee Sydney drug tests

AAP Sports News (Australia), April, 2000

AAP Sports News (Australia) 04-20-2000 OLY: Independent observers to oversee Sydney drug tests By Adrian Warner LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 19 Reuters - Independent observers will police the entire drug testing procedure at this year's Sydney Olympics in a move aimed at removing athletes' doubts about the tests which can destroy their careers. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today said the observers would keep a close eye on all aspects of the testing process. The IOC said that included from the time an athlete gave a urine sample, through the testing in the laboratory to a final IOC decision on any punishment for breaking the rules. The "pee-to-penalty" policy has been demanded by the competitors, many of whom in recent years have been...

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