The Féderation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Swimmer after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances bisdesmethylsibutramine and desmethylsibutramine (metabolites of Sibutramine).
The FINA notified the Swimmer in July 2013 and she was heard for the FINA Doping Panel.
The Swimmer stated she had used products to lose weight and relieve chronic constipation, purchased online and trusted the seller. She did not know it contained a prohibited substance and had no intention to enhance performance.
The Panel concludes the Swimmer acted careless and finds she did not research the ingredients of the products before using it. She did not mention the products on the doping control form and neither consulted her team coach or physician about these products.
Considering Swimmer’s statement and the circumstances the FINA Doping Panel decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Swimmer starting on the day of the hearing, i.e. on 22 July 2013.
