British hurdler suspended for anti-doping violationBritain’s Callum Priestley has been handed over a provisional suspension from all competition and UK Athletics’ World Class Performance Programme after he was violating the anti-doping policy.

Priestley was suspended after analysis of his B sample indicated the presence of the asthma drug clenbuterol.

From Guardian.co.uk:

The 21-year-old from London has been charged by UK Anti-Doping with having committed an anti-doping rule violation. The suspension follows an out-of-competition test in South Africa in January.

Priestley, who won the 60 metres hurdles at the UK Championships in Sheffield last month, has the opportunity to respond to the charge, including the right to a full hearing of the case. If found guilty, he will face a two-year ban.

The UK Athletics chief executive, Niels de Vos, said: “I am hugely disappointed that there has been a failed test.

“UKA continues to give 100% support to the work of UK Anti-Doping and we maintain our full commitment to drug-free sport.”

Priestley has been suspended under International Association of Athletics Federations rules.

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