The FEI Tribunal issued its final decision in the case involving show jumper Pablo Barrios of Venezuela on Oct. 26.
Barrios was selected for in-competition testing at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico, on Nov. 29, 2014. Analysis of the rider’s urine sample at a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory revealed the presence of hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, which is a prohibited substance under WADA’s 2014 Prohibited List. Barrios stated he took the medication for high blood pressure problems.
Due to the positive test, Barrios was stripped of the team and individual gold medals he earned aboard Zara Leandra. The Colombian team was then awarded the gold, and Roberto Teran was given the individual gold.
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Barrios has been reprimanded, fined 1,500 swiss francs and will bear the legal costs of the judicial procedure.
The FEI Tribunal’s final decision on this case can be viewed here.
