Related case:
SAIDS 2016_06 Lauren Lincoln vs SAIDS - Appeal
November 21, 2017
In February 2016 the South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the duathlon Athlete Lauren Lincoln after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance testosterone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Anti-Doping Hearing Panel.
The Athlete admitted the anti-doping violation and explained that she had used medication and was unaware that it contained the prohibited substance. Previously the Athlete’s application for a TUE was rejected by SAIDS. She stated that she intentionally used the medication in order to compete and to finish the competition.
The SAIDS Anti-Doping Hearing Panel decides on 12 April 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 24 February 2016.
