British sprinter Bernice Wilson will be banned for four years after losing an appeal against the punishment, which was handed out after she tested positive for two anabolic steroids.

Wilson, 27, made her international debut at the European indoor championships in Paris in March, but her sudden rise came to an end when she tested positive for testosterone and clenbuterol, on June 12.

An independent National Anti-Doping Panel opted for a four-year ban which Wilson appealed against, and UK Anti-Doping confirmed yesterday that she had lost her appeal.

Wilson’s test was conducted after she ran a time of 11.95 seconds for the 100m at the Bedford International Games in June.

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