[/quote] There are exceptions to the banned method. For example emergency care, cancer treatment etc. You could argue or one “could” argue that some in that tent post Kona actually need an IV administered under the emergency care of a doctor. Of course we know- or could reasonably guess this percentage is quite small. Maurice[/quote] Not just at Maurice, as a couple people seemed a bit confused. In any NON hospital admitted situation a TUE is required and can be applied for after the fact aka "emergency TUE / post-dated TUE".
Here is some good reading material:
https://www.usada.org/...ns-explanatory-note/ Specifically, first point for "during/after races", falling under "field of play" (IMO) and then 2nd point for what Lochte got banned for.
- In emergency circumstances, IVs may also be given by paramedical staff or physicians on the field of play, but an emergency TUE application is required as soon as reasonably possible after treatment has been received. Examples may include a semi- or unconscious athlete, an athlete who cannot tolerate oral fluids, or treatment of an acute injury.
- IV infusions during home visits, urgent care or after-hours clinics, boutique IV and rehydration services, and doctor’s office visits are not hospital admissions and would require an approved TUE in advance.
Anytime I see someone advocating people to get post race IV's, posting pictures of post race IV's, etc. I inform them of the rules and send them that above link. A good friend and ST'er completely ignored my guidance under the impression of "I had no idea they were giving me an IV and I needed it", doesn't matter you still need to get a TUE, even more so if you are going to post a picture of you getting it on social media, case and point Lochte.
Would I ever go to the lengths of reporting someone to USADA, probably not, unless they are a complete and utter fool and disregard all advice on the situation.
Just like a previous post here on ST about an AG'er thinking she could get a banned substance because her doctor said she needed it, and because he said she needed it she didn't need a TUE. I really believe it comes down to a complete lack of education by USADA / USAT on what is allowed and what is not allowed. Granted there are people pushing the limits and breaking the rules to compete at the very pointy end of the amateur ranks (case and point the recent Kona AG Champ doping bust), and then there are people that are MOP/BOP that just want to have a "better" lifestyle by getting "T".
I still believe USAT / WTC needs to create a non-competitive "Open / Do anything you want" wave/category, similar to the wetsuit wearing people at non-wetsuit races..........
-Brad Williams
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