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Mudryk Trains With Ukraine Sprint Team, Pursues 2028 Olympic Bid After Doping Suspension

He remains provisionally suspended over a meldonium case with a potential four-year ban pending an FA ruling.

Overview

  • Spanish outlet Marca reports the Ukrainian winger is working with national sprint coaches and former Olympians as he explores a move to athletics.
  • The FA announced his positive test in April 2025, with the provisional suspension dating to December 2024 and a sanction of up to four years under consideration.
  • Qualifying for Los Angeles 2028 would require meeting World Athletics standards and earning selection at Ukraine’s 2027 national trials.
  • Mudryk has been clocked at 36.67 km/h, cited as a Premier League record and a key indicator of his sprinting potential.
  • Coverage differs on his club future, with some reports saying Chelsea rescinded his deal while others note a contract to 2031, and his last official match came on 10 November 2024.