Video: Jamaicans Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson test positive for banned stimulants

Jamaican athletes Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson are confirmed on Sunday (14th July) to have both tested positive for banned stimulants.

Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell and Jamaican team-mate Sherone Simpson have each tested positive for banned stimulants, according to their agent.

Paul Doyle revealed that they tested positive for the stimulant oxilofrine at the Jamaican championships and were just recently notified.

The news came on the same day that American 100 metres record holder Tyson Gay revealed that he also failed a drug test.