|

Sport

British javelin thrower gets 4-year doping ban

Thursday, January 03, 2013



LONDON, England (AP) — A British javelin thrower and coach has been banned for four years for multiple doping violations.

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) says Ian Burns was sanctioned based on information from a police investigation.

Durham police raided Burns' home in 2011, in connection with non-doping related offences, and found large amounts of banned substances.

The doping agency says a disciplinary panel found the 34-year-old Burns guilty of possession and use of banned substances, including stanozolol, testosterone and human growth hormone.

Burns is banned from all competition until May 19, 2016.

UKAD chief executive Andy Parkinson says "this case could not have come about" without the help of police.

Burns was a member of the Gateshead athletics club, but never competed for Britain. His best throw is 69.57 metres (228 feet, 3 inches).



VCB suspended from competition

 

Gayle's double ton propels Kensingston to big win

 

O’Hara expects to run faster at World Youth Champs

 

Bravo refuses to blame umpires, Pollard for Windies expulsion

 

Dwayne Smith to lead West Indies A in T20s

 

St Francis pip Torrington for INSPORTS Basic Schools Champs

 

Hydel face St James in prep school cricket semi-final

 

JC cop ISSA Under-14 basketball title

 

Defending champions falter in Wray & Nephew Masters T/20 cricket

 

Veronica Campbell-Brown responds to drug charges

 

5 things to watch for in tonight’s Game 6 of NBA Finals

 

Cameron meets with PMs Dr Gonsalves, Dr Mitchell

 

Sri Lankans barge into Champions Trophy semis

 

India name unchanged squad for Caribbean tri-series

 

Super Eagles soar over outclassed Tahiti

 

Coach rues New Zealand's exit from Champions Trophy

 

Sadly, we've been down this road before

 

Juniors end Trials with world-leading performances

 

Murray crowned king of Queen's Club

 

Best of St Bess!

 

Today's Cartoon