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 methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
After notification the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete stated he had only used the substances and supplements disclosed on the Doping Control form. According to laboratory tests none of the substances the Athlete had used contained the prohibited substance.
The Committee notes that it is reasonable to conclude the possibility that the supplement used by the Athlete was the probable source of methylhexaneamine due to the manufacturer also produces a supplement containing 1,3 dimethylhexanamine which is a stimulant very similar to methlyhexaneamine.
Without intention to enhance performance the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the hearing, i.e. on 8 November 2011 to 7 May 2012.
