Nigerian hurdler Glory Onome Nathaniel given 4 year ban

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A decision in the matter of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) v Ms Glory Onome Nathaniel has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal. Ms Nathaniel a Nigerian hurdler/sprinter was charged by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) under the IAAF Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) after testing positive for the presence of stanozolol and its metabolites (3’-hydroxy-stanozolol, 4-hydroxy-stanozolol and 16β-hydroxy-stanozolol) on 25 October 2018. On 2 April 2019, a hearing was held before the Panel, comprised of Mr Michael J Beloff QC as the Sole Adjudicator. The Sole Adjudicator found that the Athlete had committed Anti-Doping Rule Violations pursuant to Article 2.1 ADR and Article 2.2 ADR and a four (4) year period of Ineligibility has been imposed upon the Athlete commencing on the date of the Award.  

The secretariat to the Disciplinary Tribunal is managed by Sport Resolutions.

A copy of the full decision can be accessed via the related links tab on the right-hand side.

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