Cyclist Arnaud Papillon received a two-year ban from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport on Wednesday for the use of erythropoietin (EPO) during the Canadian road championships.
Papillon, who was tested multiple times before, during and after the national championships, had two separate urine samples -- one in-competition and one out-of competition -- return with traces of EPO.
"It is always disappointing when we find that an athlete has attempted to cheat," Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport president and CEO Paul Melia said in a release. "However, it is even more disconcerting when we find out that the substance being used is as dangerous and sophisticated as EPO."
EPO is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Papillon waived his right to a hearing and accepted the proposed two-year sanction from sport beginning Aug. 12.
The sanction prevents the Longueuil, Que., cyclist from participating in any capacity in any sport-related activity, including training with teammates, authorized or organized by an organization that has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program.