Cycling South Africa reports that Pieter Seyffert who returned an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on February 17, 2013, has been found guilty and has received a two year ban from all sport
2 year ban For SA rider. Photo: Bicycling.
The analytical report confirmed the presence of the stimulant, Phentermine in his urine sample. The finding and sanction were handed down by the independent SAIDS tribunal which was held on July 9, 2013. Seyffert is suspended for a period of two years from April 10, 2013, to April 9, 2015.
In addition, all competitive results obtained by Seyffert from the date of collection of the positive sample, being February 17, 2013, will be disqualified with all of the resulting consequences including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes (including prize money).
Cycling South Africa has stated that it respects the independence of the SAIDS process and therefore respects the outcome. – Bicycling
