Related case:
SAIDS 2011_03 WADA vs Johnny Young & SAIDS - Appeal
April 19, 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 19-norandrosterone (metabolite of nandrolone).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete’s medical doctor confirmed that nandrolone was prescribed to treat a medical condition and that he was unaware that his patient would take part in a sports event. The Athlete acknowledged that he did not apply for a TUE.
The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period on the Athlete starting on 18 November 2010 until 18 November 2012. The Committee decides that a possible reduction in sanction of 6 months would be revisited should SAIDS receive documented evidence of educational programmes undertaken by the Athlete beforehand.
On 29 November 2011 SAIDS concludes that the Athlete has satisfied the requirements for the reduction of his period of ineligibility by 6 months. Therefore the Athlete’s period of ineligibility expire on 15 November 2011.
Hereafter WADA appealed this revision decision.
