The Athlete competed in the Women’s 400m hurdles event at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In August 2012 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her pre-competition A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Methylhexaneamine (Dimethylpentylamine).
After notification by the IOC the Syrian Olympic Committee stated that is it was sorry and disappointed to learn that the Athlete tested positive and waved their right to attend the hearing.
The IOC Disciplinary Commission concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides that the Athlete, Ms. Ghfran Almouhamad, Syrian Arab Republic, Athletics:
1.) is disqualified from the women’s 400m hurdles event of the 2012 London Olympic Games where she placed 8th in the 2nd heat of the 1st round; and
2.) shall have her Olympic identity and accreditation card cancelled and withdrawn immediately.
3.) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is requested to modify the results of the above-mentioned event accordingly and to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The Syrian Olympic Committee shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
5.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
