Facts related to anti-doping rule violations may beestablished by any reliable means, including admissions.The following rules of proof shall be applicable in dopingcases:World Anti-Doping Code 20033..11  Comment:  This standard of proofrequired to be met by the Anti-DopingOrganization is comparable to thestandard which is applied in mostcountries to cases involving professional3..2..11  Comment:  The burden is on theAthlete to establish, by apreponderance of the evidence, adeparture from the InternationalStandard.