Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited ("UKAD") charged Ryan Llewellyn (the "Athlete") for the commission of a Doping Offence. On March 30, 2012, the athlete was, pursuant to the UKAD Rules, selected for an In-Competition Doping Control at the Welsh Senior Boxing Championships. His sample tested positive on methylhexaneamine, (“MHA”), which is a prohibited substance included in the WADA 2012 Prohibited List. It is a “Specified Substance”. By e-mail dated May 16, 2012, and a letter of the same date, the Respondent notified UKAD that he did not require his B sample to be analyzed as he accepted the accuracy of the Adverse Analytical Finding in relation to his A sample, and waived his right to analysis of his B sample.
History
The Athlete used the product “Rocket Fuel”, described as a Dietary Supplement with the purpose to lose weight for his match.
Consideration tribunal
The Tribunal has a discretion to backdate the imposition of any period of ineligibility to the date of the provisional suspension. The Tribunal agrees with that approach and the period of ineligibility in this case is one of 12 months backdated to March 31, 2012.
Decision
1. A Doping Offence contrary to Article 2.1 of the UKAD Rules has been established.
2. The Respondent shall not, until midnight on March 30, 2013 be permitted to participate in any capacity in a competition or other activity (other than authorized Anti-Doping Education or Rehabilitation programs) organized, convened or authorized by his sport.
