02. May 2011  
Lausanne, Switzerland  
Rhythmic Gymnastics

* Doping caseDISCIPLINARY COMMISSION RENDERS VERDICT

Rut Castillo Galindo (MEX)

* fig press release --: On December 4, 2010 at the Pan American Rhythmic and Trampoline Gymnastics Championships in Guadalajara (MEX), Mexican gymnast Rut Castillo Galindo tested positive for sibutramine, a stimulant specified on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited Substance List.

The case had been transmitted to the FIG Disciplinary Commission and proceedings were opened. The FIG Disciplinary Commission has ruled to suspend Ms Rut Castillo Galindo for a period of 6 (six) months from the date of notification of the decision, ...


... to deduct any provisional period of suspension already served and to cancel all results obtained at the Pan American Rhythmic and Trampoline Gymnastics Championships, medals, points and prize money included.
First instance procedure fees of 6,500 CHF will be charged to the gymnast. The gymnast may appeal to the FIG Appeal Tribunal within 21 days following notification of the decision. +++
* fig press release