In September 2023 United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) charged the triathlon Athlete Louis Walker for committing an anti-doping rule violation after Clenbuterol had been found in his possesion in February 2023 and this was reported to his coach and UKAD.
Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by UKAD.
The Athlete admitted the possession and use of Clenoxin tablets (Clenbuterol). He statet that he had used it at a time of difficult personal circumstances to assist him for losing weight and for body image.
UKAD deems that the Athlete's violation was intentional and determines that he shall receive a 1 year reduction for his timely admission of the anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore UKAD decides on 5 January 2024 to impose a 3 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 27 September 2023.
