KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) says Nesta Carter, who tested positive for a banned stimulant in re-analysis of samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is considering his legal options.

The IOC said this morning that Carter tested positive for methylhexaneamine resulting in the disqualification of Jamaica’s 4×100-meter relay team in that year’s event.

“The Jamaican team is disqualified,” the IOC said in a statement. “… the corresponding medals, medallist pins and diplomas are withdrawn and shall be returned.”

President of the JAAA, Dr Warren Blake told OBSERVER ONLINE that “from our understanding the athlete is weighing his options with his legal team as to whether or not to appeal the decision, and we await the outcome of that”.

Blake said while the JAAA is aware of the findings of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disciplinary committee, it will not comment on the matter at this time.

Meanwhile, Blake, along with Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President, Mike Fennel, JOA secretary Christopher Samuda and Bruce James of the MVP Track Club had a meeting this afternoon to decide a way forward.

James, this afternoon said” I won’t comment beyond saying that we are deciding on the appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) at this time”. Carter has 21 days to file his appeal.

This morning’s announcement also means that sprint king Usain Bolt lost one of his nine Olympic gold medals, depriving him of one of his triple triples.

Read: Bolt loses 2008 Olympic relay gold in Carter’s doping case

Trinidad and Tobago, who came second, are promoted to gold medal winners, while Japan move up to silver and Brazil win bronze.