In April 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Wayne Collin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances boldenone and hydrochlorothiazide. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete pleaded guilty to the charges and gave an explanation to the committee. The Athlete stated he participated in a 7 day cycling competition where he collapsed on the fourth day and was treated in a medical clinic to recover. After he left the clinic he began to feel uncomfortable in his stomach and was unable to breath. After the competition he felt extremely uncomfortable and his ankles were swollen. Therefore he asked the wife of a fellow Athlete to give him some medication to help him lose the fluid. She provided him medication which he used to get ride of the fluids.
The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 25 April 2012.
