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Tobi Amusan Reacts to Doping Clearance

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: August 18, 2023
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Oluwatobi Amusan, the reigning world champion in the 100 metres hurdles, is celebrating a victorious turn of events after being exonerated of doping accusations by an independent tribunal on Thursday.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) had provisionally suspended the Nigerian track and field star last month due to three missed whereabouts incidents. These occurrences were part of a 12-month period and led to concerns about potential doping violations.

The suspension, stemming from Amusan’s failure to appear for three drug tests within a year, typically carries a two-year ban. This regulation applies regardless of whether an athlete has previously tested positive for banned substances.

However, the Disciplinary Tribunal delivered a verdict that reverberated through the sports world, proclaiming, “Tobi Amusan has not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period”.

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In a public statement released on her Facebook page the following day, the relieved 26-year-old expressed her elation, saying, “I am thrilled to put this behind me and I look forward to defending my title at next week’s World Championships. This morning I found out that the Independent Tribunal that heard my case has noted that I did not violate the whereabouts rules and as a result, I will not be sanctioned and none of my results will be precluded. I generally have been and consistently will be an ally of clean sport.”

While the AIU’s Head, Brett Clothier, conveyed disappointment and indicated the unit’s intention to review the verdict, the athlete’s exoneration is a remarkable comeback story. Amusan’s suspension had initially dealt a blow to Nigeria’s prospects at the upcoming World Athletics Championship, leading the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) to omit her from the national contingent.

With this unexpected turn of events, the podium contender is now poised to make her mark in the competition, taking place in Budapest, Hungary. This thrilling development underscores the complex landscape of anti-doping efforts and the critical importance of ensuring fair play in sports.

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