The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Russell Lund after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methandienone.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement with objections in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete disputed the process relating to compliance with the International Standards for Testing (IST). The Athlete argued that the Doping Control Station; the collection of the sample; and the official responsible for the sample collection did not comply with these requirements.
Considering the evidence the Committee concludes that there was no departure of the IST which could reasonably have caused an adverse analytical finding.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplianry Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 5 April 2011.
