adminKINGSTON. — A Jamaican who competed in taekwondo at the London Olympics said on Tuesday he has tested positive for a banned substance.
Kenneth Edwards said he was notified a month ago about the diuretic and is awaiting results of a backup sample. A diuretic reduces body fluids and can mask drug use. He added he has not competed since July.
“I remain committed to being a professional athlete and would not do anything to compromise that position,” he said in a statement. “I have every intention of challenging these findings.” Jason McKay, captain of Jamaica’s combined martial arts team, told The Gleaner newspaper he supports Edwards. “From what we understand, a diuretic has appeared in his sample, which we are sure must be a mistake of some sort because, apart from his unquestionable honesty and integrity, there is no practical reason for him to be taking a diuretic, or any masking agent, when not competing,” he said. — AFP.
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