By Damilare Adeleye
Tobi Amusan, a world champion and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, is currently at risk of being suspended over a charge of missed drug tests.
While sharing the development on her Instagram handle, Amusan promised to contest the charge filed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) against her.
According to her, she was charged with three missed drug tests within a 12-month period, which could result in a two-year suspension, even if an athlete has never failed a drug test.
She wrote: “Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months.
“I intend to fight this charge and will have my case decided by a tribunal of 3 arbitrators before the start of next month’s World Championships.
“I am a CLEAN ATHLETE, and I am regularly; (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU – I was tested within days of my third ‘missed test.’ I have FAITH that this will be resolved in my favour and that I will be competing at the World Championships in August.”
It could be recalled that the Nigerian-born athlete set the current world record for the women’s 100m hurdles of 12.12 seconds at last year’s World Athletics Championships.
