Dublin City Marathon Runner Tests Positive For Banned Substance
Sport Ireland say a runner from the 2017 Dublin City Marathon has tested positive for a banned substance.
Natasha Yaremczuk from Canada subsequently admitted the violation.
The prohibited substances 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA) and higenamine were discovered in a sample she provided.
She's been given a 14-month ban by Sport Ireland.
Natasha Yaremczuk is seen during a 2015 interview | Image: YouTube/Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition
Her result in the Dublin Marathon on October 29th last year has been automatically disqualified.
She came in 10th place in the women's race, with a time of 2:52:38.
In a statement, Sport Ireland said: "Ms Yaremczuk promptly admitted the violation and pursuant to Article 7.6.4 of the Irish Anti-Doping Rules she engaged in a consultation process with Sport Ireland regarding the appropriate period of ineligibility.
"In accordance with Article 7.6.4 of the Irish Anti-Doping Rules, Sport Ireland has issued this decision, which records that, the athlete has committed a violation of Article 2.1 of the rules, that she is subject to a 14 month period of ineligibility which expires on 29 December 2018".