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Jamaica’s rising sprint star Briana Williams has escaped with a public reprimand for a failed drug test at Jamaica Trials in June.
The decision was handed down today (26 Sept) by the Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (IADP) panel, chaired by Kent Gammon and included Dr Marjorie Vassell and Ms Denise Forrest.
“Public reprimand and no period of ineligibility,” was the decision arrived at by the panel according to information reaching Trackalerts.com
Williams tested positive for the banned diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) at the Jamaica Trials in June.
Statement Below:
“The IADP is unanimously persuaded to the standard of proof on the evidence presented that the athlete, Miss Briana Williams, was in breach of article 2.1 of the 2015 Anti-Doping Rules as she had in her body a specified substance namely “Hydrochlorothiazide”.
“The IADP finds that the athlete has established no significant fault or negligence as she was given tablets by her guardian and had no intention to cheat in her In-Competition sprint event on 21st June 2019. The IADP was referred to article 10.5.1.1 of the Anti-Doping In Sport Rules and this is relied on in its findings.
“In the circumstances of this case, the athlete is reprimanded without any period of ineligibility.
“The IADP recommends that the athlete undergoes another education programme on Anti-Doping In Sports Rules as soon as JADCO carries out same.”
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Hope she does well and learn from this experience. Even though it seemed to have been unintentional she is ultimately responsible for what she injests. Things like this will always put a spot on her career.
That is a fair finding. Now she can continue with her life and career.
julia just saw your pics of you and hubby on facebook, guess you cheat him of his food lol
Julia Haskins-Anderson The drugs was not banned it was contaminated. And furthermore it’s cold med not performing enhancing drugs
Danny Clarke ???? I’m from Brooklyn though dont live there anymore, living good though! And again…I never said Canada was an island I know better than especially since I’ve travel the Caribbean for years. Now male bitch you still mad? ????
I was born in Halifax Nova Scotia where I still have a house that I own and also one in Barbados where I now live. I’m proud of who I am and where I live. Doubt you could say the same American trash. What you own? Not a mirror fa sure
Danny Clarke I said you live in Canada ?? but you’re probably from a shitty island meaning bitch you’re not from Canada ?? ???
Danny Clarke never said it was bitch read it again and slooow???
Latoya Sweetie was your visa denied bitch? ???
Is Canada an island? Woman you really rasshole ignorant. And if you’re referring to the Caribbean, I can assure you that no Caribbean islands are as shitty as where you live, probably Brooklyn or the Bronx. And we better looking than you with your sponge Bob looking self
Must be a hating American, that invented Dopers.
Danny Clarke ugh the hate I love it ? you’re butt hurt male bitch
Danny Clarke you live in Canada ?? probably from a shitty island ? ???
Jealous of an American. Bitch please. I’m from Canada and live in Barbados. You have absolutely nothing that I want. You can’t even walk or drive in peace. Always looking over your shoulder for a white cop.
Marvin Gordon wasn’t she already selected?
So does this mean she is eligible for selection? And if she is, what was Steve Francis agenda for calling her ineligible and JAAA decision illegal- was he trying to get that other girl to get Briana Williams spot? (#badmind??)
I’m not rude to you. I’m referring to your athletes like Gatlin and the others who intentionally took banned substances to enhance their performance. This was a young lady who as a minor took medicine her mother gave her. Big difference. And not sure why you brought up her coach. He played no part whatsoever. And I’m from the Caribbean. A born n bred and still living there today Bajan
Danny Clarke
Please do not be rude. No one is insulting anyone here. Be respectful like in the beautiful Caribbean people are. We just want’s Briana give us a wonderful races for the good!
If you don’t know what’s going on, educate yourself first before making stupid comments. Her coach played absolutely no part in her mother giving her cold medication. We in the Caribbean are not dope dogs like your US athletes
Yess!! God is good Briana
Team Jamaica we say ..my comment to Briana was trust God ..looking forward to see her on the track ..head up ..❤❤
Leighton Griffiths I know your education is limited but the drug she took is banned therefore she should not be allowed to run!! PERIOD
Tisha Brown the drug is banned therefore she’s a cheat!!!
She tested positive therefore she’s a cheat. PERIOD
Now she need to move on now
Johnson should not have made it this far once they saw what it was
What about her coach? Mr Ato Boldon? there is not any ” Public Reprimend”? issued for him?
Good just in time ,now she can focused on what’s at hand.
Thank you Jesus am so happy for her
Looking forward to her performance