Betty24
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Maybe stupid question on my part but does anyone know what happens if B samples show up clear???
Olympic SJ B Samples
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longtalltilly
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I was thinking that too, I haven't heard anything more about it!
kerilli
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i think they drop the whole thing if the B samples definitely haven't been tampered with and show up clear.
there was a rather famous case a few years ago where the B samples got intercepted and signed for at the gates of the lab by a non-employee, and were never seen again... now, that's money and influence for you!!
there was a rather famous case a few years ago where the B samples got intercepted and signed for at the gates of the lab by a non-employee, and were never seen again... now, that's money and influence for you!!
Betty24
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i think they drop the whole thing if the B samples definitely haven't been tampered with and show up clear.
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So basically if they show up clear the riders are in the clear no bans no fines no wrongdoing?
What way does that work in regards to being disqualified from final, know it is all hypothetical but do have my fingers crossed!
i think they drop the whole thing if the B samples definitely haven't been tampered with and show up clear.
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So basically if they show up clear the riders are in the clear no bans no fines no wrongdoing?
What way does that work in regards to being disqualified from final, know it is all hypothetical but do have my fingers crossed!
kerilli
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i think so, that's the whole point of the B samples, i think they're tested elsewhere and more rigorously than the A samples.
big apologies if disqualified from the final erroneously, i guess?
big apologies if disqualified from the final erroneously, i guess?
cruiseline
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The 'B' samples are sent elsewhere for testing and the rider or a representative have to be present to acknowledge that the sample has not been tampered with, that is why it takes longer.
I know it is only words, but officially the riders were not eliminated from the final, the correct wording used by the FEI is that they have been suspended from all international competitions, until the conclusion of tests done on the 'B' samples.
I know it is only words, but officially the riders were not eliminated from the final, the correct wording used by the FEI is that they have been suspended from all international competitions, until the conclusion of tests done on the 'B' samples.
Lobelia_Overhill
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what i can never understand is how the B sample is supposed to test any different to the A sample given that they are the same sample divided between two cups
Aren't they?
Aren't they?
Weezy
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Because, for example, the lab equipment used in the first test could be contaminated. Or the test was done carried out correctly, the bloods might have gotten mixed up...and so on and so forth.
little_flea
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The B samples will be announced on Friday this week apparently.
kerilli
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I think Weezy's correct, the sample's supposed to be the same, but the testing conditions are different to ensure fair play etc.
Lobelia_Overhill
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I think Weezy's correct, the sample's supposed to be the same, but the testing conditions are different to ensure fair play etc.
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D'oh, I never thought of that!
thanks!
I think Weezy's correct, the sample's supposed to be the same, but the testing conditions are different to ensure fair play etc.
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D'oh, I never thought of that!
thanks!