The Féderation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Swimmer after her A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
After notification by FINA the Swimmer was hear for the FINA Doping Panel in August 2010.
The Swimmer stated she had used a nutritional supplement, prescribed by a licensed nutritionist and prepared by a licensed pharmacy. The Swimmer argued she took numerous precautions to avoid ingesting a prohibited substance, she discussed the WADA Prohibited List with her nutritionist and took the prescription to an accredited pharmacy.
She had no intention to enhance performance and declared the use of the supplement on her doping control form.
The Panel finds the Swimmer has not undertaken enough enquiries on the supplement, in the light of strict liability of the Swimmer.
Considering the Swimmer’s statement and the circumstances, the FINA Doping Panel decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Swimmer starting on 20 august 2010.
