August 25, 2011 – After a June 5 teleconference in which Andrus Veerpalu’s defense team presented its arguments in attempt to clear the retired Estonian skier of doping charges, FIS announced its ruling to maintain the skier’s two-year ban, reported ERR News earlier this week. Veerpalu tested positive for Human Growth Hormone last winter. Read the full story HERE.

Andrus Veerpalu © Nordic Focus