Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (UKAD) charged Tomasz Bielinski (the "athlete") for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On February 3, 2013 the athlete competed in a 74 kilogram Greco-Roman competition and provided a sample for doping control. His sample tested positive on methylhexaneamine which is a prohibited substance. On March 1, 2013, the Athlete admitted the Charge in writing and on March 19, 2013 waived his right to have the B sample tested.
History
The Athlete used the supplement Jack3d assuming it was creatine. The Athlete did not disclose the use of the Supplement on his Doping Control Form, he was injured and needed medical treatment for this he let his girl-friend fill in the form. He has never had any formal anti-doping education. He says that when completing the online registration for the BWA, he believes there may have been some reference to anti-doping, but says he was never sent any information or educational material on anti-doping once registered with the BWA. He was wholly inexperienced when it came to anti-doping matters generally. He did not know that supplements could cause a doping risk and indeed was naive when it came to their use generally.
Considerations panel
Jack3d is the likely cause of the contamination.
The panel believes that the use of the supplement was for use during training and not for enhancing sport performance in competition.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation pursuant to ADR Article 2.1 has been committed;
2. A period of Ineligibility of fifteen months shall be the Consequences imposed pursuant to ADR Article 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on 3 February 2013 and will expire on 2 May 2014;
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in ADR Article 10.10;
5. The Athlete’s results at the Event are Disqualified, along with all resulting consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, titles, points and prizes; and
6. Pursuant to ADR Article 10.10.4, during the period of Ineligibility the Athlete shall remain subject to the Anti-Doping Rules.
The disposition of these proceedings on the terms set out above will be publicly announced via UK Anti-Doping’s website.
Appeal
This decision may be appealed by the Athlete, the BWA, the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles or the World Anti-Doping Agency.
