In October 2013 the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Kenneth Edwards after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide.
The Athlete did not challenge the violation and stated that he suffered from a serious sprain in his hand which was treated with prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication.
In support an expert showed that the Athlete’s prescription could be contaminated at the pharmacy or in the manufacturing process.
The Panel concludes that the Athlete had no intention to enhance his sport performance and that the concentration of the prohibited substance in the Athlete’s sample was very low. Therefore the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Disciplinary Panel decides on 5 May 2014 to impose a reprimand on the Athlete without a period of ineligibility.
