Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Organisation ("UKAD") charged David Cookson (the "Athlete") for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 12 August 2012, the Athlete provided an in-competition sample for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (“MHA”), MHA is a specified substance. On September 4, 2012, the Athlete admitted the Charge in writing. He also waived his right to have the B Sample tested.
Consideration panel
The Athlete has a degree of fault, but it is less than a well-educated athlete with access to a support network of doctors and nutritionists. Accordingly, UK Anti-Doping believes that a period of Ineligibility of six (6) months is the appropriate Consequence. The Athlete accepts this.
Decision
UK Anti-Doping has issued this Decision, pursuant to ADR 7.5.4, which records that:
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation in accordance with ADR 2.1 has been established;
2. A period of Ineligibility of six months shall be the Consequences imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on 31 August 2012 and will expire at midnight on February 28, 2013; and
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10:
