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

The retroactive sanction under an IBSFWADA settlement starts from his December 2024 sample date.

Overview

  • The International Testing Agency announced the suspension on September 3, 2025, with competition eligibility restored on September 7, 2026, and team training permitted from July 7, 2026.
  • A sample collected at the Altenberg World Cup on December 7, 2024 tested positive for the stimulant methylhexanamin, which is prohibited in competition but allowed in training.
  • Officials said Wulff cooperated, there is no evidence of intentional doping, and the source of the substance remains undetermined, prompting him to accept a settlement.
  • The IBSF will decide how to adjust results and World Cup points from events in which Wulff competed, a ruling that could affect Francesco Friedrich’s standings.
  • Friedrich has been preparing with alternative push athletes such as Tim Becker as he finalizes his crew for the upcoming season.