Cycling South Africa reports that Tyronne White has been found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation after an in-competition test conducted on 30 April 2016 confirmed the presence of;
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The SAIDS Independent Doping Hearing Panel imposed a period of ineligibility of 18 months, commencing on 14 December 2016. Mr. White is therefore suspended and prohibited from competing and administering in the sport of Cycling as well as in any other sport in South Africa and Internationally from 14 December 2016 until 13 June 2018. This decision may be appealed by Mr. White, the UCI, WADA and SAIDS.
Cycling South Africa respects the independence of the SAIDS process and 
will respect the outcome. Cycling SA further reiterates its zero-tolerance approach to doping in sport and will continue working with SAIDS in the promotion of a drug-free sport via its awareness and extensive testing programmes.
Statement from Tyronne White’s Facebook profile:
“It is with a heavy heart to release the news that I have received an adverse analytical finding for an in competition banned substance from a sample taken on the last day of the Old Mutual JoBeg2C stage race in 2016. This was due to an error or miscommunication after unknowingly and un-intentionally being administered the incorrect anti nausea medication at the official race medical shed. I sought medical treatment for severe dehydration after sustaining food poisoning on the last evening of the race. I disagree with the findings and will be appealing the sanction imposed. I would like to thank my family and friends, lawyers, sponsors and athletes that have believed and trusted in me and offered their continuous support.”
(For riders, staff and medical professionals: The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) provides a database to check over the counter and prescription medicine, this is fully accessible from any smart device as well, goto – Online Medication Check – TREAD)
Source (edited): Cycling South Africa
