Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (UKAD) charges against Nathaniel Wilding, the athlete, for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 30 November 2013, the athlete provided an in competition sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the Wold Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and regarded as a specified substance.
History
The athlete explained at first that he used it among friends in the course of an overseas trip a few weeks before the doping control. But experts did not consider that his explanation was adequate. The athlete admitted he is a regular 'recreational' cannabis user. He uses cannabis in quantities ranging from 1g to 2g per day in and around the time of the sample collection. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance. The panel would normally sanctioned this with a four months period of ineligibility, but because of his improper confession it was determined to be six months.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months.
2. The Athlete's results from 30 November 2013 are disqualified;
3. The period of ineligibility is deemed to have commenced from December 19, 2013, and will therefore end at midnight on June 19, 2014.
