IBU suspends athletes provisionally

February 05, 2009

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has suspended unnumbered athletes provisionally while the B-samples are being tested.

According to a press release from IBU the non specified substance found in an A sample the athletes has been suspended with immediate effect. This means that the athletes are barred temporarily from participating in any IBU competition. The B samples will be tested as soon as possible.

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