Panamanian Ironman victor tests positive

CAROLINA DEMENTIEV, the Panamanian winner of the women’s division of the 2016 Ironman competition, has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance.

The TV presenter, model. and beauty contestant said on her Facebook  that  the results were due to a substance called Clostebol, which she said was contained in a spray (Neobol) recommended by her doctor to heal injuries received during work outs.

She said: “Notwithstanding what happened, I will keep training as  that is something that fills me with a lot of personal satisfaction …   I learned this sport there are always obstacles, one falls gets up and carries  on, which has made me a better person and will continue making me grow.”