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Jamaican sprinters, Canadian trainer under doping investigation in Italy
ROME – Police say former 100-metre world-record holder Asafa Powell, Jamaican teammate Sherone Simpson and their Canadian physical trainer have been placed under investigation for allegedly violating Italy’s doping laws.
The move comes a day after Italian police confiscated unknown substances in a raid on the hotel where the trio was staying in the northeastern town of Lignano Sabbiadoro after the athletes tested positive for banned stimulants.
The trainer is Christopher Xuereb of Toronto.
Udine prosecutors believe the trio violated Article 9 of the doping laws, which calls for punishment for whoever administers or consumes banned substances.
Police are still analyzing the substances confiscated.
Jamaican athletes have made Lignano their in-season training base for years.
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