Sport
Paul ReidWednesday, July 24, 2013MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson, two of five athletes who returned adverse analytical findings in their ‘A’ samples last month, have requested that their ‘B’ samples be tested.They have also retained counsel. A release sent out Monday from Bruce James, president of MVP Track Club where both athletes are members, confirmed the request for the ‘B’ samples to be tested.It was announced last week that Powell, who returned home last week from the Lignano, Italy, training base of MVP, had retained a team of lawyers to act on his behalf.Powell and Simpson returned positive tests for a stimulant oxilofrine (methylsynephrine), while discus throwers Allison Randall and Traves Smikle, as well as a junior athlete all returned positive tests for Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, all coming in June.Meanwhile, Monday’s release said the 14-year-old club was fully behind the two sprinters. “Whilst the Adverse Analytical Findings are unfortunate and disappointing, the club continues to stand by and support Sherone and Asafa during this time, and we will be following the developments in this matter closely and will endeavour to support and protect the rights of these two great athletes, so as to ensure a fair hearing for them, and a just resolution of the issues involved.”
HOUSE RULES
1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.
2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
5. Please don’t use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed:mailto:advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
comments powered by Other StoriesMontesso, Gama quit national programme — Burrell
MVP athletes for JAAA camp
Powell, Simpson request testing of ‘B’ samples
Jamaica in 4 finals at Caribbean Junior Squash Champs
Bravo under pressure as Windies seek to square ODI series
Jamaica bow out of contention
Martinique dethrone Trinidad
Young Girlz begin quest for U-20 WCup
‘Phanso’ denied
Watson, Foster claim TT crowns
Samuels says he has conquered Pakistan bowling
Jamaica post early wins at Caribbean Squash Champs
Melbourne, St Thomas eliminated from Wray & Nephew Masters T/20 cricket
Barbados win, Windwards, Jamaica take first innings
Knights, Spartans take early lead
Under-15 cricketers facing defeat against Windwards
Bolt among 29 Olympians for London Diamond League
MVP commits to JAAA’s World Games camp
US, Honduras advance to Gold Cup semis
Tanto misses bronze, as Hudson, Brascoe stumble
View the original article here
Powell, Simpson request testing of "B" samples
