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The Olympic hurdler from Jamaica receives a four-year ban for doping with rights to appeal the decision to clear his name.
Tokyo Olympic 110m hurdles bronze medallist Ronald Levy has been hit with a four-year ban following a ruling from the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO).
The decision, detailed in a letter dated August 21, stems from an anti-doping rule violation involving the substances GW 501516 Sulfoxide and GW 501516 Sulfone.
The 31-year-old hurdler from Westmoreland, who also clinched the title at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, was provisionally suspended in November 2023.
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The suspension followed the discovery of banned substances in his “A” sample, taken during an out-of-competition test conducted by a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lab in Canada last October.
"Levy returned a positive test for the banned substances sulfone and sulfoxide from an out of competition test on October 9, 2023. Levy’s period of ineligibility will be backdated to November 1, 2023 - the date on which the provisional suspension was imposed by JADCO," reported Radio Jamaica.
In a recent statement on his Instagram, Levy addressed the findings, expressing his shock and maintaining his innocence.
"I was notified of the adverse analytical finding on November 3, 2023. I am certain I did not knowingly breach the rules and will defend my integrity," he wrote
Despite his proclamation, the details surrounding the case have sparked a broader discussion about the effectiveness and reach of anti-doping measures in track and field.
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The substances found in Levy's sample, GW 501516 Sulfoxide and GW 501516 Sulfone, are known for their performance-enhancing effects, raising serious questions about the athlete's future in the sport.
Levy has the right to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a move that could potentially overturn the ban if successful.
The ban comes as JADCO continues its rigorous enforcement of anti-doping rules, reflecting a global trend of tightening regulations to preserve the integrity of sports.
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