Related case:
SAIDS 2012_02 WADA vs Sloane Goosen & SAIDS - Appeal
July 5, 2012
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance furosemide.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted he had used Lasix (furosemide) a water pill to lose weight to participate at his normal weight for wrestling and had no intention to enhance his performance.
The Committee is satisfied that the Athlete did not take the water pill intending to enhance his performance or mask the use of another substance. However the Committee finds that the Athlete was negligent when he did not take all the steps he could have to establish the facts relative to water pills.
Considering all the facts and circumstances the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of Athletes last competition, i.e. on 22 October 2011.
Hereafter WADA appealed this decison.
