US cycling athlete accepts sanction doping violation
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Print USADA announced today that Roger Hernandez, of Miami, Fla., an athlete in the sport of cycling, has accepted a two-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation based on his refusal to submit to a sample collection.
Hernandez, 45, refused to take part in an In-Competition doping control test on July 29, 2011 at the Masters Track Nationals in Trexlertown, Pa. Under the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing and the International Cycling Union (UCI) Anti-Doping Rules, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code, an athlete’s refusal to provide a sample when notified that he has been selected for doping control constitutes a rule violation.
Hernandez accepted a two-year period of ineligibility, which began on August 21, 2011 the day after he last competed. As a result of the sanction, Hernandez is also disqualified from all competitive results obtained during the entire event, including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.
As a result of the doping violation, Hernandez has been disqualified from all competitive results achieved on and subsequent to July 26, 2011, the date upon which he refused to participate in an In-Competition doping control test, including results subsequent to that date achieved at the 2011 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships, and including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.
Results from the 2011 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships have been revised for the men’s 45-49 category, as well as for team events, and medals will be awarded accordingly. The revised results are as follows:
Men's 45-49 Sprints
Place Name City, State License Bib Team
1. Kirk Whiteman Portland, OR 50761 178
2. Matthew Diefenbach Pottstown, PA 142263 177 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
3. Brian Abers Aloha, OR 1044 184 Bike Central
4. Humberto Pages Miami Gardens, FL 121392 181 Team Coco's
5. David Hudson Clarksboro, NJ 17010 180 Mid Atl Masters Bicycle Org
Men's 45-49 Flying TT
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. Todd Hayes Ann Arbor, MI 11.484 111338 185 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
2. Kirk Whiteman Portland, OR 11.562 50761 178
3. Matthew Diefenbach Pottstown, PA 11.637 142263 177 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
4. Brian Abers Aloha, OR 11.659 1044 184 Bike Central
5. Paul Malenke (1 - Cat4) Granite Bay, CA 11.942 82738 140 Team Bicycles Plus/Team Bicycles Plus/Sierra Nevada
6. Paul Drees (1 - Cat3) Avondale, PA 12.075 193282 149 Morgan Stanley Cycling Team
7. Joel Bertet (2 - Cat4) Los Angeles, CA 12.079 236206 183 Velo Club LaGrange/Herbalife LaGrange
8. Patrick Larabee D.C. Longmont, CO 12.099 261207 179 Hammer Racing Team- TVG LTD.
9. Dale Phillips (3 - Cat4) Slatington, PA 12.124 224558 153 Lehigh Wheelmen Assoc
10. Robert Bodamer Humble, TX 12.133 47069 148 Matrix Cycling Club/Matrix/RBM
Men's Team Sprint 30+
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. Peter Billington San Rafael, CA 01:06.2 236147 33 ATOMIC/LTO
1. Andrew Weathers Houston, TX 01:06.2 37436 82 ATOMIC/LTO
1. Ryan Crane (1 - Cat3) Houston, TX 01:06.2 101485 36 ATOMIC/LTO
2. Jonathan Fraley (1 - Cat2) Menomonee Falls, WI 01:06.6 202651 3 OLD GUYS RETURN
2. Andrew LaCorte (2 - Cat3) Plainview, NY 01:06.6 80146 123 OLD GUYS RETURN
3. Wesley Pierce Seattle, WA 01:07.1 42453 35 HONEY BADGERS
3. Jeffrey Whiteman (3 - Cat3) Chicago, IL 01:07.1 181146 1 HONEY BADGERS
3. Jason Garner (2 - Cat2) Glenview, IL 01:07.1 42620 26 HONEY BADGERS
4. Robert Kelly (4 - Cat3) Littleton, CO 01:11.0 255218 90 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
4. Michael Dancel (1 - Cat4) Dpo, AE 01:11.0 250229 50 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
4. Carleton Hall (2 - Cat4) Falls Church, VA 01:11.0 296901 51 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
5. Chris Deardorff (3 - Cat4) Camas, WA 01:11.1 323438 102 BRIHOP CYCLING
5. Brian Kesselman Portland, OR 01:11.1 350844 45 BRIHOP CYCLING
5. Jamie Fitzgerald (4 - Cat4) Portland, OR 01:11.1 302529 143 BRIHOP CYCLING
6. Dale Phillips (5 - Cat4) Slatington, PA 01:11.5 224558 153 DEDICATED FITNESS
6. Jonathan Chambers (5 - Cat3) Hellertown, PA 01:11.5 198998 9 DEDICATED FITNESS
6. Brian Evans (6 - Cat4) Macungie, PA 01:11.5 292568 31 DEDICATED FITNESS
7. John Kim (6 - Cat3) Beaverton, OR DNS 299296 17 BEAVERTON BICYCLE
7. Richard Nieto (8 - Cat4) Columbia Station, OH DNS 290560 125 BEAVERTON BICYCLE
Men's Time Trial 45-49
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. David Klipper Portland, OR 01:11.6 52453 136 Guinness Cycling Team
2. Daniel Casper Northfield, MN 01:11.9 214654 154 GrandStay Hotels
3. Paul Drees (1 - Cat3) Avondale, PA 01:13.0 193282 149 Morgan Stanley Cycling Team
4. Robert Ryan (2 - Cat3) Ringoes, NJ 01:13.9 31001 137 Somerset Wheelmen
5. Jack Stepczynski (2 - Cat4) Fort Worth, TX 01:14.0 164777 146 ThinkFinance Racing
In an effort to aid athletes, as well as all support team members such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website on the testing process and prohibited substances, how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the risks and dangers of taking supplements as well as performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. In addition, the agency manages a drug reference hotline, Drug Reference Online (www.GlobalDRO.com), conducts educational sessions with National Governing Bodies and their athletes, and proactively distributes a multitude of educational materials, such as the Prohibited List, easy-reference wallet cards, periodic newsletters, and protocol and policy reference documentation.
USADA is responsible for the testing and results management process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs.
Hernandez, 45, refused to take part in an In-Competition doping control test on July 29, 2011 at the Masters Track Nationals in Trexlertown, Pa. Under the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing and the International Cycling Union (UCI) Anti-Doping Rules, both of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code, an athlete’s refusal to provide a sample when notified that he has been selected for doping control constitutes a rule violation.
Hernandez accepted a two-year period of ineligibility, which began on August 21, 2011 the day after he last competed. As a result of the sanction, Hernandez is also disqualified from all competitive results obtained during the entire event, including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.
As a result of the doping violation, Hernandez has been disqualified from all competitive results achieved on and subsequent to July 26, 2011, the date upon which he refused to participate in an In-Competition doping control test, including results subsequent to that date achieved at the 2011 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships, and including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.
Results from the 2011 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships have been revised for the men’s 45-49 category, as well as for team events, and medals will be awarded accordingly. The revised results are as follows:
Men's 45-49 Sprints
Place Name City, State License Bib Team
1. Kirk Whiteman Portland, OR 50761 178
2. Matthew Diefenbach Pottstown, PA 142263 177 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
3. Brian Abers Aloha, OR 1044 184 Bike Central
4. Humberto Pages Miami Gardens, FL 121392 181 Team Coco's
5. David Hudson Clarksboro, NJ 17010 180 Mid Atl Masters Bicycle Org
Men's 45-49 Flying TT
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. Todd Hayes Ann Arbor, MI 11.484 111338 185 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
2. Kirk Whiteman Portland, OR 11.562 50761 178
3. Matthew Diefenbach Pottstown, PA 11.637 142263 177 Chester County Cycling Foundation/Team Alliance Environmental
4. Brian Abers Aloha, OR 11.659 1044 184 Bike Central
5. Paul Malenke (1 - Cat4) Granite Bay, CA 11.942 82738 140 Team Bicycles Plus/Team Bicycles Plus/Sierra Nevada
6. Paul Drees (1 - Cat3) Avondale, PA 12.075 193282 149 Morgan Stanley Cycling Team
7. Joel Bertet (2 - Cat4) Los Angeles, CA 12.079 236206 183 Velo Club LaGrange/Herbalife LaGrange
8. Patrick Larabee D.C. Longmont, CO 12.099 261207 179 Hammer Racing Team- TVG LTD.
9. Dale Phillips (3 - Cat4) Slatington, PA 12.124 224558 153 Lehigh Wheelmen Assoc
10. Robert Bodamer Humble, TX 12.133 47069 148 Matrix Cycling Club/Matrix/RBM
Men's Team Sprint 30+
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. Peter Billington San Rafael, CA 01:06.2 236147 33 ATOMIC/LTO
1. Andrew Weathers Houston, TX 01:06.2 37436 82 ATOMIC/LTO
1. Ryan Crane (1 - Cat3) Houston, TX 01:06.2 101485 36 ATOMIC/LTO
2. Jonathan Fraley (1 - Cat2) Menomonee Falls, WI 01:06.6 202651 3 OLD GUYS RETURN
2. Andrew LaCorte (2 - Cat3) Plainview, NY 01:06.6 80146 123 OLD GUYS RETURN
3. Wesley Pierce Seattle, WA 01:07.1 42453 35 HONEY BADGERS
3. Jeffrey Whiteman (3 - Cat3) Chicago, IL 01:07.1 181146 1 HONEY BADGERS
3. Jason Garner (2 - Cat2) Glenview, IL 01:07.1 42620 26 HONEY BADGERS
4. Robert Kelly (4 - Cat3) Littleton, CO 01:11.0 255218 90 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
4. Michael Dancel (1 - Cat4) Dpo, AE 01:11.0 250229 50 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
4. Carleton Hall (2 - Cat4) Falls Church, VA 01:11.0 296901 51 HAMMER NCVV VIC'S
5. Chris Deardorff (3 - Cat4) Camas, WA 01:11.1 323438 102 BRIHOP CYCLING
5. Brian Kesselman Portland, OR 01:11.1 350844 45 BRIHOP CYCLING
5. Jamie Fitzgerald (4 - Cat4) Portland, OR 01:11.1 302529 143 BRIHOP CYCLING
6. Dale Phillips (5 - Cat4) Slatington, PA 01:11.5 224558 153 DEDICATED FITNESS
6. Jonathan Chambers (5 - Cat3) Hellertown, PA 01:11.5 198998 9 DEDICATED FITNESS
6. Brian Evans (6 - Cat4) Macungie, PA 01:11.5 292568 31 DEDICATED FITNESS
7. John Kim (6 - Cat3) Beaverton, OR DNS 299296 17 BEAVERTON BICYCLE
7. Richard Nieto (8 - Cat4) Columbia Station, OH DNS 290560 125 BEAVERTON BICYCLE
Men's Time Trial 45-49
Place Name City, State Time License Bib Team
1. David Klipper Portland, OR 01:11.6 52453 136 Guinness Cycling Team
2. Daniel Casper Northfield, MN 01:11.9 214654 154 GrandStay Hotels
3. Paul Drees (1 - Cat3) Avondale, PA 01:13.0 193282 149 Morgan Stanley Cycling Team
4. Robert Ryan (2 - Cat3) Ringoes, NJ 01:13.9 31001 137 Somerset Wheelmen
5. Jack Stepczynski (2 - Cat4) Fort Worth, TX 01:14.0 164777 146 ThinkFinance Racing
In an effort to aid athletes, as well as all support team members such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website on the testing process and prohibited substances, how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the risks and dangers of taking supplements as well as performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. In addition, the agency manages a drug reference hotline, Drug Reference Online (www.GlobalDRO.com), conducts educational sessions with National Governing Bodies and their athletes, and proactively distributes a multitude of educational materials, such as the Prohibited List, easy-reference wallet cards, periodic newsletters, and protocol and policy reference documentation.
USADA is responsible for the testing and results management process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs.
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