2012 IDITAROD PRESS RELEASE – MUSHER MATT GIBLIN DISQUALIFIED

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Date: July 5, 2012 1:09 pm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mark Nordman, Race Director/Race Marshal

Voice: 907-360-1814

mark.nordman@iditarod.com

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2012 IDITAROD MUSHER MATT GIBLIN DISQUALIFIED

MUSHER FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED RULE 30: USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

 

Wasilla, Alaska – July 5, 2012 – Veteran musher, Matt Giblin has been disqualified from the 2012 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race for violating Rule 30: Use of Drugs and Alcohol.

Giblin tested positive for THC.   He was notified of his positive test in April; however, Giblin chose to appeal the findings and intended sanctions.  On June 27, an Appeals Board met and upheld the following sanctions: 

  1. His status as the 38th official finisher in 2012 Iditarod Race is forfeited;
  2. He has been “disqualified” from the race; and
  3. He is required to return the $1,049 awarded to him as an official finisher.

Rule 30 states:  Alcohol or drug impairment, the use of prohibited drugs by mushers, and positive results on drug or alcohol tests administered during a Race are each prohibited. Violations of this policy shall result in disqualification from a particular Race, and may result in ineligibility from participation for a specified period of time in future Races.

 

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