Delloreen Ennis-London - File

Jamaican sprint hurdler Delloreen Ennis-London has responded to accusations by an American website linking her to performance-enhancing drugs.

The website of American magazine Sports Illustrated on Tuesday named Ennis-London and Adrian Findlay as recipients of HGH and testosterone, which was mailed to their respective homes after they were ordered online.

But in a statement yesterday Ennis-London said: "I would like to stress that in nine years as a professional athlete I have never taken performance-enhancing drugs. I have been tested in and out of competition hundreds of times and have a 100 per cent clean record."

Ennis-London explained how the package of banned sub-stances reached her home.

"In May-June 2006 I ex-perienced a severe female disorder. My local doctor was unable to find a solution, so I decided to seek alternative advice," read the release.

Doctor's advice

"I explored several alternatives that led me to the AAG clinic in Miami, which specialised in this type of disorder. The doctor, Dr (Victor) Shabanah, pointed out additional symptoms and short- and long-term problems if the bleeding continued. He informed me that this is common for females in my age group, and the best and safest way to rectify the situation was to follow his protocol."

Ennis-London said she told Dr Shabanah that there are strict guidelines she must follow when it comes to ingesting any form of medication. After hearing his assurances that the medication was legal and safe, Ennis-London said she purchased the product.

She said she received the first of two packages while she was out of the country.

"While I was in Europe, my husband received a package and opened it. He checked the contents of the package and found that one of the substances prescribed to treat the condition was on the IAAF prohibited list. My husband immediately disposed of the package and contacted the clinic. He informed the clinic that ingredients in this product were not suitable for a professional athlete," read the statement.

Unsolicited package

Responding to how she ended up with a second package, she continued:

"In February 2007, an unsolicited package arrived at my address. Recognising that it was from the same clinic, my husband immediately contacted the doctor and demanded that the credit card information be destroyed and all mail cease immediately. The doctor agreed, refunded the credit card and there was no further shipment. The second package was never opened but immediately disposed of. I have never laid eyes on either package's contents."

This statement corroborates what Ennis London's husband, Lincoln, told Sports Illustrated.

The Sports Illustrated article goes on to say that in November 2006, a shipment of Testosterone, Testosterone Aqueous, and Oxandrolone (an oral steroid) was sent to Findlay.

When he was contacted by the magazine on Tuesday, Findlay was quoted as saying: "I've been running stable all my life. Trust me, I don't use steroids. I guarantee you it wasn't mine and I didn't order it. I have a theory how this was sent."

Delloreen Ennis-London ... 'I would like to stress that in nine years as a professional athlete I have never taken performance-enhancing drugs - file