In May 2018 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the powerlifter Dylan Turner after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance GW1516.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete submitted a prompt admission, waived his right to be heard and thereafter failed to respond to any communication from DFSNZ and the Tribunal.
The Tribunal holds that numerous attempts were made to engage with the Athlete throughout the process and has been given every opportunity to consier his position take action.
With only the Athlete's prompt admission and without any further response the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand decides on 5 July 2018 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 21 April 2018.
