Canadian skater suspended for failed cannabis test

Submitted by mellowdee on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:52pm
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Maxime_Fortin.jpgBy Jesse Campigotto

Canadian short track speedskater Maxime Fortin has received a two-month ban after testing positive for cannabis, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport announced Thursday.

Fortin, a 21-year-old from Rivière-du-Loup, Que., failed an in-competition urine test on March 19, during the Canadian championships.

CCES said Fortin acknowledged the anti-doping violation and accepted its proposal of a two-month ban that ends on May 25.

During the suspension, which falls during speedskating's off-season, Fortin is not allowed to train with teammates.

Fortin, a former Canadian junior champion, has competed internationally since 2007.

Speed Skating Canada did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.