Ahead of next month’s world championships, Women’s hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday revealed that she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation.
The hurdle’s queen, in strong terms, rejected the allegation as levelled against her by Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU adding that she is a clean athlete and vowed to defend herself before a tribunal of three arbitrators.
It was gathered that the charges came up from reportedly missing three tests within a 12-month period.
Amusan expressed her optimism that the allegations would be resolved in her favor adding that she is regularly tested by the AIU and was, in fact, went through a drug test within days of the alleged third missed test.
AIU is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of athletics and ensuring that athletes comply with anti-doping protocols. Missed tests can be considered a serious violation of the rules, potentially resulting in consequences such as suspensions or bans from competition.
“Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months.
“I intend to fight this charge and will have my case decided by a tribunal of 3 arbitrators before the start of next month’s World Championships. I am a CLEAN ATHLETE, and I am regularly; (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU – I was tested within days of my third “missed test.” I have FAITH that this will be resolved in my favor and that I will be competing at the World Championships in August. In the meantime, I ask that the media respect my privacy while I address these allegations in my upcoming arbitration,” the world champion posted on her Facebook page.
