Irish rider Denis Lynch was officially disqualified today
from the Beijing Olympics equestrian events for a positive
drug test on his horse.
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) also suspended
the 32-year-old Lynch from competing in the sport for three
months.
The ban runs out on November 21 after taking effect from the
day Lynch was provisionally suspended from the Games.
His horse Lantinus tested positive for capsaicin, a banned
pain relieving medication derived from chili peppers.
Lynch and Lantinus finished tied for seventh in qualifying in
the individual jumping class but were prevented from taking
part in the final, which was held in Hong Kong.
The governing body ordered him to pay 3750 Swiss francs
($NZ5410) as a fine and legal costs.
Lynch has 30 days to appeal the verdict at the Court of
Arbitration for Sport.
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