Jamaica's Briana Williams tests positive for banned substance
Jamaica's Briana Williams tests positive for banned substance

Jamaica’s rising sprint star Briana Williams is unlikely to compete this month’s World Championships in Doha.

Williams, who is before the Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (IADP) for failing a drug test, will not have her case heard until 23-25 September.

“We had the preliminary hearing (today, 10 Sept) as to whether the athletes wanted to proceed with a hearing, and she chooses to have a hearing,” said Chairman of the IADP, Kent Gammon

“We would not have known that until today and we will proceed on the 23rd and we will make our findings in due course based on the evidence.”

Gammon will be joined on the three-member panel by Dr Marjorie Vassell and Ms Denise Forrest.

Jamaica is expected to name its Doha 2019 World Championships on Wednesday, 11 Sept, but entries for the event close on 15 Sept.

The World Championships will be over ten days, 27 Sept to 6 Oct.

Williams tested positive for the banned diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) at the Jamaica Trials in June.


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  1. Typical Jamaican s,if u not grown up in Jamaica playground,u newer be accepted as a native Jamaican. The equall rights and wages,is not almost existed,me svedish vite Jamaican after marriage and divorce,and have small cottage below chapelton. Trust me,corruption,is common,and males of Jamaica get of on finding hard punishment for minors,especially women,ore young gyajlas.1 . First of all,Briana is underage,.2 the coach have responsibility to take the 100% conviction for a minor under age of 18 years. Why do they not let many others underage,ex Kevoona Davis,Ackera Nugent,the Clayton’s twins, go to USA ore Europe..? No me really feel ashamed of being a Jamaican citizent. And know this have make the watta so so sorry. They rape,demolish young gyajlas every day in Jamaica. They kill people that standing up for gay rights, they put people in lookups if they don’t pay corrupted officers moonie. And now this. Wondering who was paying the hearing moonie this time for letting a later date for the hearing. Wondering who’s going to take Briana’s place now. Jamaica s not worth one single medal in Doha! Jamaicans should be ashame of them self,me ashame of being a Jamaican today!!! No Briana,throw away your future for Jamaican sprint nation!!!! Go sprint for another Country instead. If they have loved u,u have been cleared before 15 September. Me 79% sure is another case of illegal corruption in Jamaica that took place yesterday 10:00 am Kingston time. But as usual in government house in Jamaica is okay. That’s Jamaica since 1998. Every day 24/7.

  2. I know I’m going to take a lot of heat for this but exactly which OTC medication did she take? To the best of my knowledge this is a prescription medication… “ Hydrochlorothiazide – Diuretic
    It can treat high blood pressure and fluid retention“ and is used to flush “other drugs” from the system. So let’s all wait for the full hearing before we all sing praises for her. She is fully responsible for what she consumes and she should be given the right to defend herself but at the same time if she is not able to prove her innocence then pay the price. I am Jamaican and supported her, but if she is a cheater she should be banned!

  3. I know I’m going to take a lot of heat for this but exactly which OTC medication did she take? To the best of my knowledge this is a prescription medication… “ Hydrochlorothiazide – Diuretic
    It can treat high blood pressure and fluid retention“ and is used to flush “other drugs” from the system. So let’s all wait for the full hearing before we all sing praises for her. She is fully responsible for what she consumes and she should be given the right to defend herself but at the same time if she is not able to prove her innocence then pay the price. I am Jamaican and supported her, but if she is a cheater she should be banned!

  4. Fraser Fraser Sharapova’s case was a bit different in that she was taking something (for about 10 years) that wasn’t previously banned. She and her team carelessly did not pay attention to the updated list, and she continued to consume it subsequent to it being added.
    But, in this day and age I really expect athletes to have pre-approved (meaning their team got it tested) medicines for common ailments. So I get your point.

  5. i think if i were a professional athlete subjected to random drug testing i would be very selective with what i put in my mouth. ESPECIALLY with over the counter and prescripted drugs.
    it just seems commonsensical to not consume medicine without first getting it clear. How could any medicine be perceived to be harmless in such a sport? There was Maria Sharapova but consumed medicine that contained a banned substance But that was Tennis. Nevertheless, the fall from grace being the richest female athlete in the world must have generated some buzz in other disciplines.
    Now, Was she caught? I mean shes very young. very young. But is she that impatient and hungry to reach the top?
    A 1 to 2 yr limited ban from the sport may do wonders for her record setting career.

  6. If it was an American it would be a ok they are trying to hold down jamaica but we are standing infront and behind you Briana no matter what the decide to do we have to go though hard ship in life Jesus go through it so are you just keep the faith they are threaten by us . Heads high baby girl cause You still have many more years so this is a lesson for you to learn from

  7. Wow!! They didn’t give her a second chance.. That’s foul, although, it was a mistake taking cold remedies that she didn’t know..

  8. @Raquel Lisa Kirkland yeah and right about now Jamaica is standing in her way , they got some damn nerves. They intentionally set the damn hearing after the roster is closed on the 15 , they asses knew exactly what they are doing. This would never happen in America, freaking idiots ???

  9. Briana is my baby and I’m so pissed off about this right now, I try to bite my tongue and wait it out but right now I’m saying to hell with Jamaica n there track team , America would never had leak your name and you would have been forgiven and would be able to carry on with your future. I’m born Jamaican and I’m so disappointed in this country. Baby girl you don’t have to run for them America will gladly embrace you ????

  10. So sad I hope jamaica doesn’t even win a single medal at this championships… like seriously why schedule the hearing for 23-24 ???? Fu**** shame !!! That’s why all the athletes leaving n representing other countries

  11. If it is to be it will be. To everthing there is a season…you are young Briana there will be other WC. Love and blessings ??

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