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The former Commonwealth champion has vowed to clear his name after his sample returned a positive result from a recent drug test
Olympic bronze medalilst Ronald Levy of Jamaica has revealed that he is the athlete that has returned an adverse analytical finding from a recent drug test, further confirming reports that came to light on Friday.
Levy, the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, tested positive for banned substance, believed to be a fat burner, during a recent drug test and has requested that his “B” sample be tested.
In a post on social media, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist expressed shock at the positive test.
“I am stunned at the turn of events because I have always conducted myself with the highest level of integrity in the sport, which I love dearly and would never seek to gain an unfair advantage,” he said.
“I intend to defend my integrity during this process because I am certain I did not knowingly breach the rules.”
The athlete who recently switched camps, departing from MVP Track Club to reunite with his high school coach at Elite Performance, indicated the test that yielded the positive result was done in early October.
“Early last month I was tested out of season. I expected to be negative on that test like I have on every test I have ever taken throughout my career. I was surprised to receive a letter on Tuesday (November 2, 2023) by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission of an adverse analytical finding. I have decided to take the option to have by ‘B’ sample tested, of which I await the results,” he added.
Levy has had a run of misfortunes over the past few years during which he has undergone multiple surgeries on his leg, which has significantly limited his ability to compete since he won the bronze medal in the 110m hurdles in Tokyo in 2021.
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