Belgian Equestrian Disqualified from Paris Olympics Over Dog's Eye Drops

Domien Michiels lost his individual results after testing positive for a banned substance inadvertently ingested while treating his dog's illness.

Belgian equestrian Domien Michiels was disqualified from the individual Dressage Team Grand Prix event at the Paris 2024 Olympics after testing positive for dorzolamide, a banned substance.
Dorzolamide, classified as a diuretic and masking agent by the World Anti-Doping Agency, entered Michiels' system through eye drops he administered to his sick dog.
The International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed that Michiels bore no fault or negligence, as the substance was not consumed intentionally or for performance enhancement.
Michiels accepted the disqualification but emphasized his commitment to competing in equestrian sports in the future.
The disqualification only affected Michiels' individual results, leaving the Belgian team's fifth-place finish in the Dressage Team Grand Prix unaffected.