Former 100m world-record holder Asafa Powell given 18-month doping ban

Former 100m world-record holder Asafa Powell has been hit with an 18-month ban for doping.

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission announced the sanction against Powell, who tested positive for banned stimulant oxilofrone at Jamaica's national trials in June last year.

According to The AP, Powell's suspension from competition has been backdated to the time of his sample collection on June 21, 2013.

The sprinter will be eligible to compete from December 20.