Facts
The UK Anti-Doping limited ("UKAD") charged Jonathan Bollough (the "athlete") for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules ("ADR"). On November 24, 2012, the Athlete provided an In-Competition sample for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (“MHA”).
History
The athlete used supplements during training, one of these supplements "warrior blaze" contains the prohibited substance. He did not disclose the use of the Supplement. He explained that this
was because he did not perceive his use of the supplement posed a doping risk.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation in accordance with ADR Article 2.1 has been committed;
2. A period of Ineligibility of one year shall be the Consequences imposed pursuant to ADR Article 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on November 24, 2012 and will expire on November 23, 2013; and
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 Championships 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; and
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 ("BWLA"), the International Weightlifting Federation or the World Anti-Doping Agency.
