In June 2024 the United Kingdom Anti-Doping reported an anti-doping rule violation against the weightlifter Eliot King after his sample tested positive for multiple prohibited substances: 19-norandrosterone, 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone), Drostanolone, Metandienone and Oxandrolone.
Following notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by UKAD. The Athlete acknowledged that he intentionally had used these substances.
UKAD deems that there are aggravating circumstances present in this case that justifies the imposition of a more severe sanction. Further UKAD determines that the Athlete shall receive a 1 year reduction for his timely admission of the anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore UKAD decides on 5 September 2024 to impose a 5 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 12 June 2024.
