FEMALE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST SUSPENDED

 

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has suspended two-time Olympic medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson for three months for an anti-doping rule violation.

Harper-Nelson tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide and related metabolites in an out-of-competition sample she gave on Dec. 1.

The 32 year old Harper, explained that the positive test was caused by a blood pressure medication she was prescribed to treat hypertension.

On Twitter, Harper released a statement, saying, “Recently, I was rushed to the emergency room where I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. As a result my physician prescribed a non-performance enhancing medication for high blood pressure that contained Hydrochlorothiazide, water pill. I never hid my use of this required medication, but did fail to fully understand how it’s administration was governed by current doping protocols. I take full responsibility of my mistake and have fully cooperated with IAAF and USADA in the handling of the matter. I have learned a valuable lesson and hope my mistake will serve as a reminder to all athletes to be diligent in thoroughly checking any and all prescribed medications.”

Harper-Nelson won Olympic gold in Beijing and silver in London in the 100-meter hurdles. 

photo credit: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

MY OPINION

since she used the drugs for treatment, why not tamper justice with mercy atleast it was not an intentional Act.