The DCOs carried out all procedures related to the doping control, with the exception of
the actual blood collection, which was performed by the BCOs. The DCOs were also
assisting during the blood collection ensuring that proper equipment was selected and
used. At the beginning of each blood sample collection the DCO explained the procedure
extensively to the athlete, outlining what was crucial, taking into consideration that in
the majority of the cases it was the athlete’s first experience with blood sampling.
Although some delegations complained about the delays or other requirements due to
such procedure, the IO Team was satisfied with what was put in place, not only in terms
of facilities and equipment but also in terms of personnel, and the professionalism of the
person responsible for the blood program.
The IO Team noticed the absence of data loggers, mandatory in the transportation of
blood samples, and agreed to the provisional suspension of the blood sample collection
at the beginning of the Games, as decided by PASO MC, until appropriate measures were
guaranteed (delays and, conditions of transportation). During one of the observations
the IO Team gave some instruction on how to optimize the transport of the samples to
the laboratory, in full compliance with 2ºC to12ºC requirements.
The IO Team would like to congratulate Dr. Orlando Reyes and his team for the work
done in such a short period of time in order to perform blood testing in full compliance
with the WADA Blood Sample Collection Guidelines.
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