Matschiner given suspended prison sentence for role in blood-doping

Bernhard Kohl at his anti-doping hearing in 2009.

Bernhard Kohl at his anti-doping hearing in 2009. (Image credit: AFP Photo)

Stefan Matschiner has been sentenced to fifteen months prison for violation of Austria's anti-doping laws. Fourteen months of the term are suspended, and his time already served covers the other month.