German Bobsledder Simon Wulff Tests Positive for Prohibited Stimulant

The 24-year-old athlete faces a doping inquiry after a December test revealed traces of Methylhexanamin, though he remains eligible to compete during the investigation.

Simon Wulff, a bobsledder and former sprinter, tested positive for Methylhexanamin, a stimulant banned during competitions but allowed in training.
The test was conducted on December 7, 2024, during Wulff's first World Cup event, which his team won in Altenberg.
The German Bobsled Federation (BSD) has temporarily removed Wulff from competition to avoid potential sanctions on the team, though no official suspension has been imposed by the International Testing Agency (ITA).
Wulff plans to request the opening of his B-sample for further analysis and is receiving legal support while maintaining the presumption of innocence.
Methylhexanamin, often found in dietary supplements, has been a frequent cause of doping violations, with consequences ranging from exoneration to a four-year ban, depending on case outcomes.