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Tribunal rules Steffensen ineligible for three months
Following an
independent tribunal hearing John Steffensen has
been deemed ineligible to compete in Australia and overseas for a
period of three months commencing November 17, 2010, as a result of
a breach of Athletics Australia’s by-laws.
Steffensen was found to be in breach of by-law 3.7.5, defined as
having ‘committed any act or made any statement either verbally or
in writing... which is considered by the IAAF or the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company to be insulting or improper or
likely to bring athletics into disrepute,’ for comments made
throughout the 2010 Australian domestic season.
The decision was handed down by an independent panel consisting of
Ian Hill QC (chairperson), Jim
Barry (administrator) and barrister and former athlete
Jason Pennell following a case hearing in
Melbourne on Wednesday November 17, 2010.
Athletics Australia CEO Dallas O’Brien said he
hoped the decision would bring closure for both parties with
aspirations for a strong alliance moving forward.
“We accept the findings of the independent tribunal and look
forward to seeing John run at the Australian Athletics
Championships in April and hopefully in green and gold at the world
championships and London Olympics.”
Steffensen will be eligible to compete in Australia again from
February 16, 2011.
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