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SYDNEY, August 31/Medianet International-AsiaNet/–

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has closed its examination
of a sample provided by Ian Thorpe on 29 May 2006.

The ASADA Members determined on 29 August 2007 that the evidence available does
not indicate the use of performance enhancing substances by Mr Thorpe and that
he has no case to answer.

ASADA’s comprehensive review included an examination of the athlete’s recent
test history and athlete supplied medical documentation in line with the World
Anti-Doping Agency Code.

ASADA sought expert medical and scientific opinion from the Australian Sports
Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC); the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
accredited laboratories in Sydney, Australia and Montreal, Canada; and the
ANZAC Research Institute in Sydney.

Experts from these internationally respected organisations were unanimous in
their opinion that the evidence available does not indicate the use of
performance enhancing substances by the athlete.

While the matter has taken some time to resolve, ASADA was absolutely
determined to ensure that the results of our examination would leave no room
for doubt.

ASADA thanks Mr Thorpe for agreeing to disclose the outcome of its review
process but notes that the matter otherwise continues to remain confidential.

ASADA considers the matter closed.

Media contact

ASADA: Simon Tidy
Phone: +61 (02) 6206 0208
Mobile: +61 (0) 418 450 113

SOURCE: ASADA

SYDNEY, August 31/Medianet International-AsiaNet/–

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has closed its examination
of a sample provided by Ian Thorpe on 29 May 2006.

The ASADA Members determined on 29 August 2007 that the evidence available does
not indicate the use of performance enhancing substances by Mr Thorpe and that
he has no case to answer.

ASADA’s comprehensive review included an examination of the athlete’s recent
test history and athlete supplied medical documentation in line with the World
Anti-Doping Agency Code.

ASADA sought expert medical and scientific opinion from the Australian Sports
Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC); the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
accredited laboratories in Sydney, Australia and Montreal, Canada; and the
ANZAC Research Institute in Sydney.

Experts from these internationally respected organisations were unanimous in
their opinion that the evidence available does not indicate the use of
performance enhancing substances by the athlete.

While the matter has taken some time to resolve, ASADA was absolutely
determined to ensure that the results of our examination would leave no room
for doubt.

ASADA thanks Mr Thorpe for agreeing to disclose the outcome of its review
process but notes that the matter otherwise continues to remain confidential.

ASADA considers the matter closed.

Media contact

ASADA: Simon Tidy
Phone: +61 (02) 6206 0208
Mobile: +61 (0) 418 450 113

SOURCE: ASADA