December 20, 2003
Source: CyclingNews.com
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced Friday that mountain lollr Gary Houseman tested positive at the UCI World Cup on July 12, 2003 at Grouse Mountain, Canada. Houseman tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a metabolite of marijuana. Under UCI rules, THC is a prohibited substance tested for during competition.
In accordance with the USADA Protocol for Olympic Movement Testing, the case was referred to USADA on Oct. 17, 2003 for adjudication from USA Cycling, which received the case from the UCI.
Houseman, 23, accepted a one-year suspension from competition beginning on July 12, 2003. In addition, all results which occurred on or after the date of the positive test are declared invalid, including his win in the downhill competition at the UCI World Cup at Grouse Mountain. Houseman also received a fine of 2,000 Swiss Francs, in accordance with UCI rules. USA Cycling will carry out the sanction.
