In Russia broke out doping scandal

Two-time Olympic medalist in London cyclist Olga Zabelin caught use is not permitted substances. Athlete passed positive dopy-sample spring on one of the international competitions in Colombia.

In the blood of athletes was found a prohibited drug octopamine. Details of the case have not been disclosed, however it is already known, 34-year-old cyclist will not be deprived of its own Olympic awards. The investigation on the case of the detection of octopamine in the body of the Zabelin continues, with all this cannot rule out the possibility that it will be able to prove their innocence.

As told ITAR-TASS referring to an anonymous source in the fssr, in the case are conducted audit, it is possible that the banned substance got into the body by accident, or the concentration of the drug in the body is increased as a consequence of internal synthesis. Previously athlete missed the June championship of Russia on track in consequence of the disease.

General Manager of "Rusolo" Renat Khamidulin announced that the Zabelin could take Smoking product together with foodstuff. "Information urges revision, and while serious attention to it to pay it is not necessary. Cycling there were cases when pre medicines, biological additives took for doping, and later with the sportsman was acquitted of all charges. Try to remember the recently occurred incident with Kirill Sveshnikov, who only ate meat in Mexico. And since it is known that the girl in the beginning of the season is very long time spent in Latin America. The drug octopamine is one of such, which can get into the body with food" - quoted Khamidulina "Sport-Express".

Previously Explorer portal Sportbox said that 2 Russian athlete to win a medal at the 2012 Games, guilty of doping. Surname 2 of the guilty is still unknown.

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