The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) reports that there have been a couple of positive doping tests among Russian weightlifters.
Who:
- Maxim Matveev [270kg Front Squat, 190kg Snatch]
- Igor Petrov
- Kristina Poteryakhina
- Natalia Khlestkina
Samples were taken at the here mentioned 2012 Russia Cup in December.
The athletes have been suspended from participating in any capacity in a training camp or competition until the decision has been rendered on the case.
So much for Russians never get popped and have it so much easier than lifters from other countries.
Thanks to Clarence K for the heads up.
Update: Bans are in. Matveev gets 4 years.
And they caught some more. Other lifters are Denis Shirjakov (banned for life),Pavel Lukyanov, Ivan Naumov, Christina Poteryakhin, Alexander Kotkin (all in 2 years), Oleg Vartsaba, Artem Suslikov (both 15 months).
I didn’t even think they tested at that event. What did maxim total at the competition?
He did 170kg Snatch / 217kg Clean & Jerk there.
RIP another atg lifter.
well…. i doubt klokov, apti, demonov, akkeav, lapikov, or any other major players will ever get popped… at least not until 8 years later.
well….Lapikov just tested positive last year and suffers 2 years ban as we speak. And akkaev suffered his 2 year ban 2005-2007 http://www.iwf.net/anti-doping/sanctioned-athletes/
that is fake, there is no test in national competitions
My Theory?
Russia needs to show that they are fighting against doping, they need to take some people out to show that they won’t tolerate it. Of cause they would never take out one of their “stars”. So they tested some to paint the image that they are doing something about it.
Correct, it doesn’t make much sense that the weaker lifters would be using but the top talents are not.
what were they taking? can you find out please?
Just a sec, calling Rigert right now.
Lapikov, methylhexaneamine.
Akkaev, Smorchkov and Berestov: methandienone.
The testning of the best lifters in Russia is very much real. You are just being naive. It might be true that steroids are avalible in Russia, but not from your local supplement store or online like in USA. Not even from a farmacy without prescription. I bet that there are more anti doping tests done on lifters in Russia than in USA. Very bad excuse! Start working!!