August 1, 2006 Source: :
http://communications.uwo.ca/media_newsroom/story.html?listing_id=21684 Landis Will Benefit from "Forgiving" Anti-Doping Policy Ken Kirkwood, professor of kinesiology at The University of Western Ontario, specializes in the areas of bioethics and ethics in sport. He can be reached at 306-297-3921 or on his cell at 780-887-1029 today through Saturday regarding the analysis of Floyd Landis' "B" sample. He comments: "If the reports about Landis' tests are accurate, then it is highly likely that he has been caught doping. But the UCI (International Cycling Union) has one of the most forgiving anti-doping policies in sport, in that, after his positive tests, he still has an appeal process where he can make the claim that the drug was actually prescribed for medical purposes, even if he hasn't declared that in advance. He still has lots of chances left, even if everything else goes against him, to retain his Tour de France win." - 30 - Media contact: Jeff Renaud, Communications & Public Affairs, 519-709-1858 Commentary reflects the perspective and scholarly interest of Western faculty members and is not an articulation of official university policy on issues being addressed.
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