In August 2011 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Russell Lund after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide, amiloride and furosemide. After notification the Athlete filed a statement in her defence and did not attend the hearing of the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete stated that the diuretics she used were medication prescribed by her gynaecologist and declared by the Athlete on the Doping Control Form. The Athlete’s application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for diuretics and a progesterone in August 2001 was denied in September 2011.
The Committee considered that the Athlete mentioned her medication on the Doping Control Form, co-operated with the investigation and that she used prescribed prohibited substances for her medical condition.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 12 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification and the provisional suspension, i.e. on 5 August 2011.
