79-year-old cyclist accused of doping was just taking menopause medication
, after she tested positive for a banned substance and was accused of doping. The USADA stripped Gicquel of her record.Gicquel fought to appeal the decision, arguing that the banned substance was a doctor-prescribed medication, used to offset the impact of menopause on Gicquel’s lungs. The USADA’s decision was upheld on Aug
ust 11 after Gicquel applied to have it overturned. Gicquel has been ineligible to compete in any cycling competitions since last year. Once again, the USADA’s outdated views on doping and what it means to be an athlete is being called into question.which Gicquel says was an ingredient in a medication she took called Estratest. The drug was prescribed to Gicquel in 2005, thereports, to combat bronchitis and lung issues related to menopause.
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