Related case:
JADCO 2011 Simone Forbes vs JADCO – Appeal
June 16, 2011
In April 2011 the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Simone Forbes after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance clomiphene. After notification JADCO orderered a provisional suspension. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence, waived her right to to request the B sample analysis and was heard for the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete stated that she suffered from a medical condition, which was treated with prescribed medication and didn’t know it contained a prohibited substance. Her medical doctor sustained the Athlete’s medical condition and that he administered the medication without intention to enhance her sport performance.
The JAD Disciplinary Panel considers the circumstances and decides on 1 May 2011 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 18 April 2011.
