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Alica Schmidt Says Doping Testers Pulled Her From a Cinema During Unannounced Check

She documented the late-night call on Instagram with a 21:53 timestamp.

Overview

  • Alica Schmidt said she noticed an anti-doping call during a movie and left the screening about 30 minutes after it began.
  • Her Instagram Story showed doping-control equipment and referenced the 21:53 time from the night of the visit.
  • She said testers call anonymously and that a missed control can be logged if an athlete is unavailable after 30 minutes.
  • Outlets noted the rule that three recorded misses can lead to a suspension, with no confirmation of any formal action in this case.
  • The episode comes after a difficult season in which she battled post-COVID issues, shifted from 400m to 800m, and missed World Championships selection in Tokyo.