Imogen Simmonds Provisionally Suspended for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

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Simmonds doesn’t have to “prove it”. She has to present a case to the hearing sufficiently persuasive that, “on the balance of probability”:

  • the source/cause of the metabolites which generated the AAF was from her partner’s bodily fluids transferred during sex,
  • the scenario, including relationship with dates and activity is ‘believable’
  • the ‘transfer mechanism’ is scientifically supported and consistent with the pico levels detected.
  • her partner was consuming Ligandrol (properly conducted hair test evidence: you cannot make it up!)
  • she was not aware of partner’s Ligandrol consumption
  • it is reasonable that partner had not shared this behaviour (NB he is not a designated ASP)
  • she was reasonably not aware of this transfer mechanism/risk (the anti-drug education packages (WADA and SSI, current in 2024) do not include this as a hazard/risk)
  • neither the lack of knowledge of partner’s Ligandrol consumption nor the lack of knowledge of this transfer mechanism/risk was negligence

“The problem for her . . . . contradicts her negative tests”

Typical Detection Window – Based on current research, Ligandrol can be detected (urine test) in the system for approximately 22-30 days after the last dose.
What is the LGD-4033 Half-life? – The half-life of Ligandrol is around 24-36 hours.

The 22-30 days figure above is ‘of course’ for gym-bunnies taking several mg each day. Simmonds tested no detectable trace on 2nd December and 30th December and AAF on 8th December (with Taupo on 13th).

It is plausible that the “pico” amounts transferred during sex would decay below LOD in hours/a day. (Which is why (ie explains why she shared) Simmonds said that they had had sex evening of the 7th AND am on the 8th.) I suggest that considering why the two of them hadn’t had sex before the 2nd or the 30th is whataboutery.

From what I’ve read, ‘microdosing’ will give zero benefit, and that’s notwithstanding that the effects of SARM are not ones that an endurance athlete would seek ‘anyway’.

And for @kajet - please reintroduce us to pineapples (see upthread)

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