Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Organization ("UKAD") charged John Donnelly (the "Athlete") for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR")
On 9 November 2012, the Athlete provided an in-competition sample for doping control. His sample showed the presence of benzoylecgonine (a metabolite of cocaine) which is a prohibited substance. The Athlete was also provisionally suspended, effective from November 27, 2012. The Charge notified the Athlete that he had until Friday December 7, 2012, to respond to the Charge. No response was received. On February 4, 2013, the Athlete verbally confirmed that he accepted the charge and acceded to the consequences specified by UK Anti-Doping.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation in accordance with ADR 2.1 has been established in relation to the prohibited substance;
2. A period of ineligibility of two years shall be the consequences imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.2;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced as from November 27, 2012, and will end at midnight on November 26, 2014; and
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10.
During the period of Ineligibility, the athlete can't participate in any capacity in a Competition, Event or other activity (other than authorized anti-doping education or rehabilitation programs) organized, convened, authorized or recognized by his sport.
