SAIDS 2012_31 SAIDS vs Andries van Straaten

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 a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete pleaded guilty to the charge and stated he had used several supplements as advised by his training partner and purchased over the counter. He admitted he took the substances for the sole purpose of enhancing his performance and used the substance on regular basis.

The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 14 June 2012.

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Legal Source
National Decisions
Date
6 September 2012
Arbitrator
Hendricks, Denver
Nematswerani, Ephraim
Tshabalala, Mandla
Original Source
South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS)
Country
South Africa
Language
English
ADRV
Adverse Analytical Finding / presence
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Cycling (UCI) - International Cycling Union
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South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS)
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Bloemfontein, South Africa: South African Doping Control Laboratory
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S6. Stimulants
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4-Methylhexan-2-amine (methylhexaneamine, 1,3-dimethylamylamine, 1,3 DMAA)
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Supplements
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5 December 2013
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18 February 2014
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