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\nIn a shocking development in the world of competitive skiing, Austrian skier Matteo Gr\u00fcnwald has been handed a lifetime ban after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The 27-year-old, a rising star in the European circuit with a string of recent podium finishes, was flagged during a routine anti-doping check following the Alpine Continental Cup held in Switzerland last month.<\/p>\n

The International Ski Federation (FIS) confirmed the banned substance as GW501516, a metabolic modulator previously linked to several high-profile doping scandals in endurance sports. Gr\u00fcnwald has denied any intentional wrongdoing, stating he is \u201cdevastated\u201d and plans to appeal the decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a heartbreaking moment,\u201d said FIS spokesperson Helena Drexler. \u201cGr\u00fcnwald was an inspiration to many young athletes, and such cases damage the integrity of the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gr\u00fcnwald’s coach and team have also come under scrutiny, though no additional sanctions have been announced. The investigation remains ongoing.
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