In October 2010 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the minor Athlete Simone Button after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in her defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete stated she was menstruating at the time of the incident. She felt bloated, heavy and with a broken scale at home she panicked about her possible increase in weight. Unbeknown to her father she took one of his ‘water tablets’ to lose weight.
Considering the circumstances the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 9 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 16 October 2010.
