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'''Nathan Baggaley''' (born 6 December 1975 in [[Byron Bay]], [[New South Wales]]) is an Australian [[canoe racing|sprint canoeist]] and [[surfski]] champion. He is a three-times [[ICF Flatwater Racing World Championships|world champion]] in the K-1 500 m events and has also won two Olympic silver medals. His career has been tarnished by drug scandals and arrests.
'''Nathan Baggaley''' (born 6 December 1975 in [[Byron Bay]], [[New South Wales]]) is an Australian [[Canoe sprint|sprint canoeist]] and [[surfski]] champion. He is a three-time [[ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|world champion]] in the K-1 500 m events and has also won two Olympic silver medals. His career has been tarnished by drug scandals and arrests.


==Career summary==
==Career summary==
He made his international debut for Australia in 1997, initially competing in the K-2. In 1999 he switched to the K-1 and reached the K-1 500m semifinals at [[Sydney]] in [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000]]. He became one of the top stars in the sport, winning three consecutive K-1 500 m [[ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|world championships]] ([[2002 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2002]], [[2003 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2003]], [[2005 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2005]]). At the [[Canoeing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|Athens Olympics]] Baggaley won the silver medal in the K-1 500 m, edged out by [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Adam van Koeverden]]. In the K-2 race he partnered with [[Clint Robinson (canoeist)|Clint Robinson]] to another silver medal. He was voted the Australian Institute of Sport’s Athlete of the Year in 2004. Baggeley returned to win in the K-1 500 m event at Zagreb in 2005 prior to being banned for 24 months for [[Doping (sport)|steroid use]].
Baggaley made his international debut for Australia in 1997, initially competing in the K-2. In 1999 he switched to the K-1 and reached the K-1 500 m semifinals at [[Sydney]] in [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000]]. He became one of the top stars in the sport, winning three consecutive K-1 500 m [[ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|world championships]] ([[2002 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2002]], [[2003 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2003]], [[2005 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships|2005]]). At the [[Canoeing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|Athens Olympics]] Baggaley won the silver medal in the K-1 500 m, edged out by [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Adam van Koeverden]]. In the K-2 race he partnered with [[Clint Robinson (canoeist)|Clint Robinson]] to another silver medal. He was voted the Australian Institute of Sport's Athlete of the Year in 2004. Baggeley returned to win in the K-1 500 m event at Zagreb in 2005 prior to being banned for 24 months for [[Doping (sport)|steroid use]].


==Steroids and illicit drug==
==Steroids and illicit drug==
In September 2005 Baggaley tested positive for banned [[steroid]]s ([[stanozolol]] and [[methandienone]]).<ref name="arrest" /> Baggaley was subsequently banned for 15 months by [[Australian Canoeing]]. The suspension was extended to two years by the [[International Canoe Federation]], with authorities saying they did not consider drinking his brother's steroid-laced orange juice to be an extenuating circumstance.<ref name="arrest">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22798624-948,00.html |work=Perthnow |title=Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley arrested over drugs |agency=AAP |date=20 November 2007 |accessdate=27 August 2012 }}</ref> Baggaley said that he had been drug-tested at least fifty times in his career and had always tested negative. At the time Baggaley announced he wanted to return to kayaking after serving his suspension, with the comment that after 10 years of competition "I could seriously do with the rest."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoekayak.com/Baggaley/ |work=Canoe & Kayak |title=Australian sprint champion gets steroid surprise |date=13 March 2006 |accessdate=27 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090529222705/http://www.canoekayak.com/Baggaley/ |archivedate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> However the Australian Canoe Federation rejected a reinstatement application from Baggaley in October 2007 after his arrest with hundreds of [[MDMA|ecstasy]] tablets earlier that same year.<ref name="arrest" />
In September 2005 Baggaley tested positive for banned [[steroid]]s ([[stanozolol]] and [[methandienone]]).<ref name="arrest"/> Baggaley was subsequently banned for 15 months by [[Australian Canoeing]]. The suspension was extended to two years by the [[International Canoe Federation]], with authorities saying they did not consider drinking his brother's steroid-laced orange juice to be an extenuating circumstance.<ref name="arrest">{{cite news |date=20 November 2007 |title=Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley arrested over drugs |url=http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22798624-948,00.html |accessdate=27 August 2012 |work=Perthnow |agency=AAP |archive-date=22 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071122231348/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22798624-948,00.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Baggaley said that he had been drug-tested at least 50 times in his career and had always tested negative. At the time Baggaley announced he wanted to return to kayaking after serving his suspension, with the comment that after 10 years of competition "I could seriously do with the rest."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoekayak.com/Baggaley/ |work=Canoe & Kayak |title=Australian sprint champion gets steroid surprise |date=13 March 2006 |accessdate=27 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090529222705/http://www.canoekayak.com/Baggaley/ |archivedate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> However, the Australian Canoe Federation rejected a reinstatement application from Baggaley in October 2007 after his arrest with hundreds of [[MDMA|ecstasy]] tablets earlier that same year.<ref name="arrest"/>


In February 2007 police had stopped Baggaley and a companion in [[Mermaid Waters]], Gold Coast, Queensland and on searching their car they found 762 ecstasy tablets, cannabis and cash.<ref name="arrest" /> Baggaley was arrested again in November 2007 and jailed, facing more drug charges of manufacture and dealing ectasy. In February 2009, Baggaley pleaded guilty to manufacturing 1,509 tablets of the drug [[Methylenedioxymethamphetamine|MDMA]] and to two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and was due to be sentenced in March.<ref name="Australian">{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Spinks |title=Nathan Baggaley pleads guilty to drug charges |date=25 February 2009 |url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25103992-5006784,00.html |work=The Australian |accessdate=25 February 2009 }}</ref> His younger brother Dru, arrested with Nathan, pleaded guilty to manufacturing 13,500 tablets of MDMA and one count of supply.<ref name="Australian" /> He was sentenced to nine years in jail with a non-parole period of 5 years.<ref name="arrestone">{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/olympic-medallist-in-drugs-arrest/2007/02/06/1170524096760.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |title=Olympic medallist in drugs arrest |date=7 February 2007 |author1=Magnay, Jacquelin |author2=Walter, Brad |accessdate=5 May 2012 }}</ref>
In February 2007 police had stopped Baggaley and a companion in [[Mermaid Waters]], Gold Coast, Queensland and on searching their car they found 762 ecstasy tablets, cannabis and cash.<ref name="arrest"/> Baggaley was arrested again in November 2007 and jailed, facing more drug charges of manufacture and dealing ectasy. In February 2009, Baggaley pleaded guilty to manufacturing 1,509 tablets of the drug [[MDMA]] and to two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and was due to be sentenced in March.<ref name="Australian">{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Spinks |title=Nathan Baggaley pleads guilty to drug charges |date=25 February 2009 |url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25103992-5006784,00.html |work=The Australian |accessdate=25 February 2009 }}</ref> His younger brother Dru, arrested with Nathan, pleaded guilty to manufacturing 13,500 tablets of MDMA and one count of supply.<ref name="Australian"/> He was sentenced to nine years in jail with a non-parole period of five years.<ref name="arrestone">{{cite news |last1=Magnay |first1=Jacquelin |last2=Walter |first2=Brad |name-list-style=and |date=7 February 2007 |title=Olympic medallist in drugs arrest |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/olympic-medallist-in-drugs-arrest-20070207-gdpf48.html |accessdate=7 January 2024 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>


Additionally in July 2007, Nathan Baggaley was arrested after allegedly stealing a surf ski from the Byron Bay Surf Club.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/04/1969545.htm |work=ABC News |location=Australia |title=Baggaley charged with stealing |date=4 July 2007 |accessdate=27 August 2012 }}</ref> He pleaded guilty to theft and was placed on a six-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $70 court costs.<ref name="arrest" />
Additionally in July 2007, Nathan Baggaley was arrested after allegedly stealing a surf ski from the Byron Bay Surf Club.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 July 2007 |title=Baggaley charged with stealing |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-07-04/baggaley-charged-with-stealing/89392 |accessdate=7 January 2024 |publisher=ABC News |location=Australia}}</ref> He pleaded guilty to theft and was placed on a six-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $70 court costs.<ref name="arrest"/>


In June 2010 Baggaley was charged with possession of a prescribed restricted substance, being steroids, in jail at the [[Cessnock Correctional Centre]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/steroids-bust-for-jailed-olympian-nathan-baggaley/story-e6freuzi-1225878646893 |title=Steroids bust for jailed Olympian Nathan Baggaley |author=Tabakoff, Nick |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=Australia |date=12 June 2010 |accessdate=27 August 2012 }}</ref> He was subsequently moved to the [[Silverwater Correctional Complex#Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre|Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre]]. On 20 November 2011, Baggaley was released from the [[Grafton Correctional Centre]], having served his custodial sentence.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://extras.townsvillebulletin.com.au/rss_article.php?news_id=49379161 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709082930/http://extras.townsvillebulletin.com.au/rss_article.php?news_id=49379161 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |work=Townsville Bulletin |title=Nathan Baggaley released from jail |date=20 November 2011 |agency=AAP |accessdate=5 May 2012 }}</ref>
In June 2010 Baggaley was charged with possession of a prescribed restricted substance, being steroids, in jail at the [[Cessnock Correctional Centre]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Tabakoff |first=Nick |date=12 June 2010 |title=Steroids bust for jailed Olympian Nathan Baggaley |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/steroids-bust-for-jailed-olympian-nathan-baggaley/story-e6freuzi-1225878646893 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121230133150/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/steroids-bust-for-jailed-olympian-nathan-baggaley/story-e6freuzi-1225878646893 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 December 2012 |accessdate=27 August 2012 |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=Australia}}</ref> He was subsequently moved to the [[Silverwater Correctional Complex#Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre|Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre]]. On 20 November 2011, Baggaley was released from the [[Grafton Correctional Centre]], having served his custodial sentence.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://extras.townsvillebulletin.com.au/rss_article.php?news_id=49379161 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709082930/http://extras.townsvillebulletin.com.au/rss_article.php?news_id=49379161 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |work=Townsville Bulletin |title=Nathan Baggaley released from jail |date=20 November 2011 |agency=AAP |accessdate=5 May 2012 }}</ref>


In November 2013, Baggaley was arrested by [[Australian Federal Police]] and charged with various counts of conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug into Australia, conspiracy to manufacture and produce a prohibited drug ([[2C-B]] a [[psychedelic drug]]), the manufacture and production of a prohibited drug and one count of supplying a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug. He was remanded in custody and officially refused bail.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/ex-olympian-refused-bail/2073390/ |work=Northern Star |location=Australia |title=Baggaley may try for bail before next court appearance |date=5 November 2013 |accessdate=8 November 2013 }}</ref> In February 2015 Baggaley pleaded guilty to "drug manufacturing and conspiracy charges". In December he was sentenced by Judge Leonie Flannery to a non-parole period of two years and three months.<ref name=abc-jailed>{{cite news |last1=Visentin|first1=Lisa Visentin |title=Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley jailed for role in drug syndicate |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/nsw/olympic-kayaker-nathan-baggaley-jailed-for-role-in-drug-syndicate-20151218-glqwcp.html |accessdate=18 December 2015 |work=Brisbane Times |publisher=Fairfax Media |date=18 December 2015}}</ref>
In November 2013, Baggaley was arrested by [[Australian Federal Police]] and charged with various counts of conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug into Australia, conspiracy to manufacture and produce a prohibited drug ([[2C-B]] a [[psychedelic drug]]), the manufacture and production of a prohibited drug and one count of supplying a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug. He was remanded in custody and officially refused bail.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 November 2013 |title=Baggaley may try for bail before next court appearance |url=http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/ex-olympian-refused-bail/2073390/ |url-access=subscription |accessdate=8 November 2013 |work=Northern Star |location=Australia}}</ref> In February 2015 Baggaley pleaded guilty to "drug manufacturing and conspiracy charges". In December he was sentenced by Judge Leonie Flannery to a non-parole period of two years and three months.<ref name="abc-jailed">{{cite news |last=Visentin |first=Lisa |date=18 December 2015 |title=Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley jailed for role in drug syndicate |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/olympic-kayaker-nathan-baggaley-jailed-for-role-in-drug-syndicate-20151218-glqwcp.html |accessdate=7 January 2024 |work=Brisbane Times}}</ref>


In August 2018, Baggaley's brother, Dru Anthony Baggaley, was arrested in connection with the attempted importation of {{convert|600|kg}} of cocaine.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/men-charged-after-allegedly-dumping-600kg-of-cocaine-overboard-in-dramatic-sea-chase-20180802-p4zv4d.html |work=Sydney Morning Herald |location=Australia |title=Men charged after allegedly dumping 600kg of cocaine overboard in dramatic sea chase |date=2 August 2018 }}</ref> On 20 June 2019, Nathan Baggaley was arrested at his home in Byron Bay in connection with the same alleged crime, after "an ongoing investigation and evidence collection over the past 11 months." After pleading not guilty, on 1 April 2021 Baggaley and his brother were found guilty. He will be sentenced at a later date.
In August 2018, Baggaley's brother, Dru Anthony Baggaley, was arrested in connection with the attempted importation of {{convert|600|kg}} of cocaine.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ferrier |first=Tracey |date=2 August 2018 |title=Men charged after allegedly dumping 600&nbsp;kg of cocaine overboard in dramatic sea chase |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/men-charged-after-allegedly-dumping-600kg-of-cocaine-overboard-in-dramatic-sea-chase-20180802-p4zv4d.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |location=Australia}}</ref> On 20 June 2019, Nathan Baggaley was arrested at his home in Byron Bay in connection with the same alleged crime, after "an ongoing investigation and evidence collection over the past 11 months." After pleading not guilty, on 1 April 2021 Baggaley and his brother were found guilty. Baggaley was sentenced to 25 years on 27 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Siganto |first=Talissa |date=27 July 2021 |title=Olympian Nathan Baggaley and brother get more than 20 years' jail over failed cocaine plot |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-27/qld-court-nathan-dru-baggaley-cocaine-drug-smuggling-sentence/100325420 |publisher=ABC News |location=Australia}}</ref>
Baggaley was sentenced to 25 years on July 27 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-21/olympic-kayaker-nathan-baggaley-court-cocaine-charges/11234068 |work=ABC News |location=Australia |title=Olympian Nathan Baggaley behind bars over alleged plot to import 600kg of cocaine |date=21 June 2019 |accessdate=21 June 2019 }}</ref>


==References==
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Nathan Baggaley
Baggeley (#5) in action at the 2005 World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia
Personal information
Born (1975-12-06) 6 December 1975 (age 49)
Byron Bay, New South Wales
Medal record
Men's canoe sprint[1]
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens K-1 500 m
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens K-2 500 m
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 Seville K-1 500 m
Gold medal – first place 2003 Gainesville K-1 500 m
Gold medal – first place 2005 Zagreb K-1 500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Gainesville K-1 1000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Zagreb K-1 1000 m

Nathan Baggaley (born 6 December 1975 in Byron Bay, New South Wales) is an Australian sprint canoeist and surfski champion. He is a three-time world champion in the K-1 500 m events and has also won two Olympic silver medals. His career has been tarnished by drug scandals and arrests.

Career summary

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Baggaley made his international debut for Australia in 1997, initially competing in the K-2. In 1999 he switched to the K-1 and reached the K-1 500 m semifinals at Sydney in 2000. He became one of the top stars in the sport, winning three consecutive K-1 500 m world championships (2002, 2003, 2005). At the Athens Olympics Baggaley won the silver medal in the K-1 500 m, edged out by Canadian Adam van Koeverden. In the K-2 race he partnered with Clint Robinson to another silver medal. He was voted the Australian Institute of Sport's Athlete of the Year in 2004. Baggeley returned to win in the K-1 500 m event at Zagreb in 2005 prior to being banned for 24 months for steroid use.

Steroids and illicit drug

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In September 2005 Baggaley tested positive for banned steroids (stanozolol and methandienone).[2] Baggaley was subsequently banned for 15 months by Australian Canoeing. The suspension was extended to two years by the International Canoe Federation, with authorities saying they did not consider drinking his brother's steroid-laced orange juice to be an extenuating circumstance.[2] Baggaley said that he had been drug-tested at least 50 times in his career and had always tested negative. At the time Baggaley announced he wanted to return to kayaking after serving his suspension, with the comment that after 10 years of competition "I could seriously do with the rest."[3] However, the Australian Canoe Federation rejected a reinstatement application from Baggaley in October 2007 after his arrest with hundreds of ecstasy tablets earlier that same year.[2]

In February 2007 police had stopped Baggaley and a companion in Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland and on searching their car they found 762 ecstasy tablets, cannabis and cash.[2] Baggaley was arrested again in November 2007 and jailed, facing more drug charges of manufacture and dealing ectasy. In February 2009, Baggaley pleaded guilty to manufacturing 1,509 tablets of the drug MDMA and to two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and was due to be sentenced in March.[4] His younger brother Dru, arrested with Nathan, pleaded guilty to manufacturing 13,500 tablets of MDMA and one count of supply.[4] He was sentenced to nine years in jail with a non-parole period of five years.[5]

Additionally in July 2007, Nathan Baggaley was arrested after allegedly stealing a surf ski from the Byron Bay Surf Club.[6] He pleaded guilty to theft and was placed on a six-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $70 court costs.[2]

In June 2010 Baggaley was charged with possession of a prescribed restricted substance, being steroids, in jail at the Cessnock Correctional Centre.[7] He was subsequently moved to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre. On 20 November 2011, Baggaley was released from the Grafton Correctional Centre, having served his custodial sentence.[8]

In November 2013, Baggaley was arrested by Australian Federal Police and charged with various counts of conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug into Australia, conspiracy to manufacture and produce a prohibited drug (2C-B a psychedelic drug), the manufacture and production of a prohibited drug and one count of supplying a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug. He was remanded in custody and officially refused bail.[9] In February 2015 Baggaley pleaded guilty to "drug manufacturing and conspiracy charges". In December he was sentenced by Judge Leonie Flannery to a non-parole period of two years and three months.[10]

In August 2018, Baggaley's brother, Dru Anthony Baggaley, was arrested in connection with the attempted importation of 600 kilograms (1,300 lb) of cocaine.[11] On 20 June 2019, Nathan Baggaley was arrested at his home in Byron Bay in connection with the same alleged crime, after "an ongoing investigation and evidence collection over the past 11 months." After pleading not guilty, on 1 April 2021 Baggaley and his brother were found guilty. Baggaley was sentenced to 25 years on 27 July 2021.[12]

References

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  3. ^ "Australian sprint champion gets steroid surprise". Canoe & Kayak. 13 March 2006. Archived from the original on 29 May 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  4. ^ a b Spinks, Steve (25 February 2009). "Nathan Baggaley pleads guilty to drug charges". The Australian. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
  5. ^ Magnay, Jacquelin and Walter, Brad (7 February 2007). "Olympic medallist in drugs arrest". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Baggaley charged with stealing". Australia: ABC News. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  7. ^ Tabakoff, Nick (12 June 2010). "Steroids bust for jailed Olympian Nathan Baggaley". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Nathan Baggaley released from jail". Townsville Bulletin. AAP. 20 November 2011. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Baggaley may try for bail before next court appearance". Northern Star. Australia. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  10. ^ Visentin, Lisa (18 December 2015). "Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley jailed for role in drug syndicate". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  11. ^ Ferrier, Tracey (2 August 2018). "Men charged after allegedly dumping 600 kg of cocaine overboard in dramatic sea chase". The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia.
  12. ^ Siganto, Talissa (27 July 2021). "Olympian Nathan Baggaley and brother get more than 20 years' jail over failed cocaine plot". Australia: ABC News.