Overview
- The International Testing Agency accepted that the positive result stemmed from unintended contamination via close contact with a partner who had taken ligandrol without her knowledge.
- Investigators found no fault or negligence, imposed no suspension, and confirmed she can return to competition immediately.
- Simmonds’ sample was collected on December 8, 2024 before the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, with tests six days prior and 22 days after reported as negative.
- Her defense included hair analysis indicating she had not ingested ligandrol and a positive test for her partner consistent with the contamination explanation.
- Reports described the detected amount as a trace unlikely to enhance performance, and Simmonds thanked supporters after months of public silence.