Jamaican sprint star Asafa Powell must wait until April 10 to learn if he can resume his career this year after submissions were completed on Wednesday in a doping hearing.
The three-member Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel heard final arguments from attorneys representing Powell and the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) and completed submissions in the case.
Powell, a former world 100-metre champion, and training partner Sherone Simpson tested positive for the banned stimulant oxilofrine after the 100M final at the Jamaican national championships last June 21.
Powell, who set a world record in the 100 metres in 2008 with a time of 9.74 seconds, blames Canadian physical therapist Chris Xuereb for the positive test.
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