The two acknowledged the decision, the Federation said in a statement.

Toxicologist Gábor Zacher told Népszava that the whole case is strange, as no athlete uses cocaine as a performance-enhancing substance, as it is banned and can easily be detected.

However, he said, it is conceivable that they tried the drug for fun.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock
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