It is not the first time he has been positive for the same reason. Already accumulated three consecutive positive in October and December 2009 and January 2010. All out of competition. In what seems an obsession with his sex life, Merritt was to lengthen his penis with the substance ExtenZe, a pill the color of Viagra and developed also by the same pharmaceutical .

For now, Merritt has decided to abide by a provisional suspension and will not compete until the case is resolved, something that "has altered his career and has put a stigma on itself which will have to live the rest of his life ", said Doug Logan, CEO of the American Federation of Athletics (USA Track & Field).

The athlete has apologized through a statement issued by her lawyer: "Knowing that has tested positive for a product used by personal reasons is extremely difficult." "I hope that my sponsors, family, friends and the sport itself can forget that I made a mistake so stupid, immature and selfish." Therefore know that "any penalty you receive will not be worse than the shame and humiliation" he feels.