The 27-year-old from Lincolnshire, who is coached by George Skafadis, tested positive for the anabolic steroid testosterone and Clenbuterol after she ran a time of 11.95sec for the 100 metres.

UK Athletics say Wilson has the right to a full hearing of the case.

The provisional suspension came into effect on July 9.

This year Wilson has set personal best times in the 60m and 100m.

She ran 7.25 for the 60m at the European Indoor Trials in Sheffield in February, and 11.57 for the 100m at the Inter Counties Championships in Bedford in May.

She also ran a wind-assisted time of 11.41 for the 100m in Loughborough in May.

Wilson reached the semi-finals of the 60m sprint at the European Indoor Championships in Paris in March.

Clenbuterol, similar to the asthma drug salbutamol, is used to treat breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator.

It causes an increase in aerobic capacity, blood pressure and oxygen transportation, and speeds the rate at which fats are burned.

It is officially classified as a sympathomimetic steroid.

Away from the track, Wilson works as a sport development officer for East Lindsey District Council, who said in a statement: "East Lindsey District Council is aware of the investigation announced today by UK Athletics in relation to international athlete Bernice Wilson.

"The Council takes this very seriously, and will be discussing this fully with Bernice, but it would be inappropriate to discuss individual staffing issues with third parties."

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