Ignorance of the rule is no defense. There is no requirement that the person intends to break the rule. A person is presumed to intend all the natural consequences of the the acf. Banned substance rules constitute strict liability. A positive test is all that is all that is required.
But because she is tall, pretty and talented they should have given her a break and just a simple fine...$5 million. :b
It's not like she's a bad girl. I know some who are much worst and they don't get banned. ...Just saying from an equitable perspective.
And who knows...some laws in sports are not exactly healthy either for the athletes.
Anyway, in life as in sports, you play fair game with your comrades of esteem and respect and good example.
Maybe less than 1% of all athletes adhere to those values of true sportsmanship? Did you check the latest in Russia and with their athletes from various divisions?
But Russia is not alone. It's happening everywhere...it's just that Russia is big in the spotlight nowadays on the subject of doping and their athletes.
Usually I would provide a direct link, but I'll stay with our tall blonde girl and her latest two-year ban. * My Mom is a huge tennis fan...men.