In November 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lionel Harmse after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances methandienone, dehydrochlormethyltestosterone and methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete failed to attend the hearing, nor did he file a statement in his defence.
Due to the Athlete absence it is unclear whether all 3 prohibited substances were ingested using one product or whether the entered the Athlete’s system on three separate occasions.
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 17 October 2012.
