Durban North olympic medalist cleared after doping allegations
The International Triathlon Union (ITU)‚ which investigated the matter with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed Schoeman had been exonerated.
DURBAN North Olympic triathlon bronze medalist, Henri Schoeman, has been cleared after an investigation into doping allegations against him. A recent article alleged Schoeman had failed a doping test at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games.
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) which investigated the allegations said on Wednesday Schoeman had been exonerated.
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In a statement on his personal website, Schoeman, said there had been many ‘hurtful comments and judgements’ passed on his character in the past week.
“I have never failed a drug test in my sporting career nor have I ever had to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). I work extremely hard at what I do, it is not always easy but Triathlon is my passion and I enjoy it. I have the utmost respect for my competitors and my values and integrity would never allow me to abuse any substance to gain an advantage.
“There have been many hurtful comments and judgements passed on my character in the past week, yet I count myself fortunate to have the support and encouragement of my family, friends and fans. I am happy to put this behind me and will continue to put in the hard work and focus on my preparation for the Commonwealth Games in April as well as the 2018 WTS season,” he said.
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