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Simon Wulff Handed 21-Month Anti-Doping Ban, Ruling Him Out of 2026 Olympics

The retroactive ban follows a December 2024 sample that detected the stimulant methylhexanamin.

Overview

  • Anti-doping authorities confirmed a settlement that imposes a 21-month suspension retroactive to December 7, 2024, with competition eligibility on September 7, 2026 and team training permitted from July 7, 2026.
  • Wulff’s positive test was collected at the Altenberg World Cup, where methylhexanamin—permitted in training but banned in competition—was found.
  • The German federation said Wulff cooperated throughout the process, no evidence of intentional use was established, and the substance’s source could not be determined.
  • The BSD and Francesco Friedrich await an IBSF ruling on whether results and points from races involving Wulff will be adjusted in the World Cup standings.
  • Friedrich’s camp is trialing alternative pushers, including 22-year-old Tim Becker, and tightening supplement and equipment controls ahead of the Olympic season.