Italian alpiner Deflorian tests positive for cocaine

Alpine skier Mirko Deflorian has tested positive for cocaine, the Italian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.

ROME — Alpine skier Mirko Deflorian has tested positive for cocaine, the Italian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.
    Cocaine metabolites were found in Deflorian's system following a test at the Italian junior championships on Feb. 19 in Pozza di Fassa, a day after Deflorian won the giant slalom title.
    Deflorian declined to comment until he decides whether or not to ask for a ''B'' test. He could face a ban of up to two years.
    Deflorian's best World Cup result was fifth in a giant slalom in Val d'Isere, France, in 2004.

    — The Associated Press