B-sample

British

noun

a urine or blood sample used in doping tests in professional sports to confirm or invalidate the presence of banned substances in the first sample, the A-sample See also A-sample

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"The athlete has been informed. She has the right to request the analysis of the B-sample," said the ITA.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2022

Officials said Kermond was banned from competing in the Olympics but had the right to have his B-sample analyzed.

From Fox News • Jul. 21, 2021

It said Kermond was banned from competing at the Tokyo Olympics but had the right to have his B-sample analyzed.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021

Although his relay team mates Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater are not accused of doping, it is possible the IOC could strip them of their gold medals due to Carter's B-sample testing positive.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2016

Russia said on Saturday it would not name the athletes with the latest positive tests until it had the results of their B-sample tests and following the start of official disciplinary proceedings.

From New York Times • May 28, 2016

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