Hope Solo Constrained Problem Drug Test
Hope Solo drug test: Soccer goalkeeper gets warning from USADA
The prescribed medication is classified as a specified substance by USADA that can result in a reduced sanction.
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Olympian Hope Solo Warned After Positive Drug Test
"Once informed of this fact, I immediately cooperated with USADA and shared with them everything they needed to properly conclude that I made an honest mistake, and that the medication did not enhance my performance in any way," Solo, the 30-year-old goalkeeper from Seattle, Wash., said in a statement.
A sample of Solo's urine collected June 15 tested positive for canrenone, a prohibited diuretic, according to the USADA. But when her doctor-prescribed medication was found to contain canrenone in therapeutic doses, she was given a public warning instead of a suspension.
"As someone who believes in clean sport, I am glad to have worked with USADA to resolve this matter and I look forward to representing my country at the 2012 Olympic Games in London," she said.
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Hope Solo Drug Test: U.S. Soccer Star Warned By USADA After Positive Canrenone Test
A recent semifinalist on "Dancing With The Stars," Solo has been the regular U.S. keeper for nearly six years and backstopped the Americans to the 2008 gold medal in Beijing with some spectacular performances.
Considered one of the world's top keepers, she helped the Americans to a second-place finish in last year's World Cup, only a penalty kicks shootout loss to Japan denying Solo her first World Cup title.
She also is remembered for the contentious finish to the 2007 World Cup in China, when she helped the Americans reach the semifinals. But she was benched by coach Greg Ryan against Brazil for veteran Briana Scurry, a hero of the 1999 world champions. Scurry was rusty, the United States was routed 4-0, and Solo famously criticized Ryan's move.
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Hope Solo Drug Test Failure Results in Warning; Soccer Star Still Eligible For Olympics
Solo is one of 14 American athletes to receive a sanction under United States Olympic Committee's anti-doping policies this year, according to the USADA.
She is one of only three athletes to avoid suspension as a result.
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