Facts
The United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) charges Russell Kendall, the athlete, for the attempting use of human Growth Hormone (hGH) which is a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules.
History
On 8 June 2014, the UK Border Force seized a consignment of hGH in a package addressed to “Mr A. Kendall” at the Athlete’s home. The athlete claims at first that the hGH was for himself and another person. He had used it in the past to heal an injured shoulder, but later in the process he changes his story. The product was ordered by his sister-in-law who wanted it as a treatment for her mother as an anti-aging product.
However the tribunal regards this as a false story because he became aware during the process of the illegality of importing hGH and fabricated his case.
Decision
The period of ineligibility is three years and three months starting from November 10, 2014, expiring at midnight on February 9, 2018.
