Jamaica's Powell Powell, 30, was punished with an 18-month ban at a hearing on Thursday after testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine.
At the National Senior Championship, June 21, 2013 after the 100m finals, Powell returned positive analytical finding for a stimulant, oxilofrine. He blamed his former Canadian physical trainer Chris Xuereb for positive, which was found in supplements given to him.
Powell, shortly after the ruling, said "This ruling is not only unfair, it is patently unjust. Panels such as these, I understood,were assembled to allow athletes who, consciously or unconsciously come into conflict with the rules of sport, a chance at equitable redemption. Unfortunately, this was not the case."
Meanwhile, the public gave mixed reaction to the 18-month ban. Below are unedited comments posted on TrackAlerts.com facebook page
Everton Hylton: This will past one day man give God thank for is blessing for life
Theo Wilson Silly jadco its a stimulant
Oystian Sinclair: him lucky say a das all him get
Marva Rhoden: Chin up and trust God, he's your redemption don't ever lose sight of that.. Love you endlessly
Adrian Watkins: You did the crime, now you gotta do the time! Both Sherone and Asafa will be able to compete next year, which is a championship year. Man/woman up, take responsibility for your part in the matter, serve your suspension and come back next year! God speed to both of them.
Raymond Hylton: One of the amazing things about the Sherone Asafa saga is they trusted a stranger from no where and who has "fishy" past . They allow their personal trainer to lead down a path which carries dire consequence and thus is the result of their ban. I am would to suggest to Mr. Powell and Ms Simpson that you should separate yourselves from Mr. Paul Doyle and then sue him for every penny you lost and will loose.
Since he was the one who hired Chris Xureb , he should take some of the responsibilities. He complained that his clients ban is too harsh , which makes me want to puke. You hired the physical trainer without checking out employment history and criminal record. You knew how sensitive drugs taking is in athletics and you didn't even follow due process.
Mr. Powell and Miss Simpson , as lover of sports and my country , am begging you and bended knees to either fire your agent or sue him or do both. You should you not do it , you both would be considered as two first athletic idiots.
Wake up and do the time as you have been grossly negligent
Wake up !!
Megan Sutton: No matter what you are still my favourite. Hold the faith and never give up
Kristal Rene'e Coleman: Track and field is a risky business. These athletes need to educate themselves on these substances because these coaches are trying to get paid and will do whatever they have to get as much money as they can get. I'm truly sorry to hear this but he can still train and come back stronger than ever. #TeamUSA
Marcel Hodge: 18 months? the mans lucky he didnt get a life time ban lol
GloReah Mateo Thankful it's over…
Mablet Gayle: Fired up , ready to go my runner.
Ricky General: keep your head up and get back on track
Clevon Brown: appeal
Mehmet Zeki Ak?nc?lar: God didn't save him???
Harveer Singh: he will be back with dazzeling show like gatlin.
Chioma Sonny: Ohh No!!
Reymaster Russel Allen: good!
Adrian Watkins: You did the crime, now you gotta do the time! Both Sherone and Asafa will be able to compete next year, which is a championship year. Man/woman up, take responsibility for your part in the matter, serve your suspension and come back next year! God speed to both of them.
Bob Orazem: He should get life we dont need him
Arian Murray: What??????? I can't believe this.
Stephan Survivor Stewart: Bob orazem do your self a big favour and shut your dam mouth who are you to say we don't need him u might not but speak for yourself we are all human and make mistakes but can learn from those mistake and come back stronger only one man don't make mistakes is God so give d guy a break white ass man
Kacey-ann Harris: What did he do
Camisha Brighteyes Morgan: Cant say i didn't expected it, but when this 18 mths start?
De'Mar Adlam: Look at it this way now he can focus on his child
Tamara McGibbon: Bob Orazem when you digging pits dig 2; him kill anybody for you or is he dating your wife? Cause now he has time your wife maybe visiting him in Jamaica. Careful what you wish for!!!!
Con Kotis: Cheating is ruining the sport. Cheats need to be sued to pay back money fraudulently earnt. When cheats are gone the sport will flourish.
Omar Kurt: A suh it go mi bredda!! All the best moving forward..
Ron Wright: harsh!!
Steve Lawson: Sad
