Capsules of various anabolic steroids collected during a drug-bust by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Powerlifter Hinewai Hausman (nee Pouwhare-Anderson) has been banned from all sport after failing an anti-doping test while already serving a four year suspension.
In 2019 Hausman was banned for four years after returning a positive result for Clenbuterol.
A tip-off led to a further test in April this year before her ban had finished, which returned a positive result for four anabolic steroids.
That's led to a further seven year ban.
Hausman has now retired from powerlifting.
Anabolic steroids mimic the effects of testosterone in the body.
Athletes intending to cheat use steroids to gain muscle and strength regardless of the serious, even fatal, health consequences - which can include heart attacks and liver damage.
Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport.co.nz
Drug Free Sport New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Paterson expressed frustration at the athlete's behaviour:
"Ms Hausman's attitude towards clean sport and the anti-doping rules is cavalier, disrespectful to other athletes, and undermines our sporting integrity," said Paterson.
"Doping denies clean Kiwi athletes the chance to excel on a level playing field, and part of our role is to bring dopers to account."
"Speak Out is our programme for anyone to raise concerns about doping. We couldn't do what we do without the support we get from athletes and athlete support personnel. Anyone in the sporting community can share doping concerns with us... every piece of information we receive helps to keep Kiwi sport free from doping."
-RNZ