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Shayna Jack’s lawyer claims Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling proves Australian swimmer didn’t cheat
Shayna Jack’s lawyer says the Australian swimmer has reason to feel vindicated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to reduce her doping suspension to two years.
Key points:
- CAS ruled Jack had “not intentionally” ingested the banned substance Ligandrol
- The 22-year-old can return to competitive swimming in 2021 but will not be eligible for Olympic qualification
- Jack said she would “walk a little taller” following the ruling
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, whose functions are now operated by Sport Integrity Australia, had recommended Jack receive a four-year suspension after she tested positive to the banned substance Ligandrol last year.
The positive doping test had forced Jack to withdraw from Australia’s squad…
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