On May 24, 2013, a swimmer Anita Stepanenko (EST) was tested positive to the substance Stanozolol (Class S.1.1.a Exogenous Anabolic Androgenic Steroids) following a doping control test conducted with the occasion of the Estonian-Finnish competitions in Tallinn (EST).
Following a hearing, it was established that the coach of Ms Stepanenko, Mr Nikolai Borzov, had administered the prohibited substance in a drink to the athlete without notifying the swimmer about it.
The Estonian Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel imposed undermentioned sanctions:
1) Ms Anita Stepanenko (EST) – one (1) year ineligibility starting on July 23, 2013;
2) Mr Nikolai Borzov (EST) – lifetime ineligibility.