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Victoria Carl Ruled Out of 2026 Olympics as Provisional Doping Suspension Stands

Germany’s ski federation points to an unresolved anti-doping case over a March clenbuterol finding tied by Carl to a prescribed cough syrup, with the length of any sanction still undecided.

Overview

  • Carl remains provisionally barred from competition and national-team training, and the DSV says she will not compete this winter under the current procedural status.
  • The positive test stems from a March sample taken at the Winter Military World Games, where clenbuterol was detected.
  • NADA issued a two-year suspension proposal on September 22, and the next step is either acceptance or proceedings before the German Sports Arbitration Tribunal.
  • SPORT1 reports that WADA did not agree to NADA’s proposed two-year sanction, while the final penalty could legally reach up to four years.
  • The DSV says a Bundeswehr doctor prescribed the medication and has accepted responsibility, and Carl says she hopes for a timely decision that allows her career to continue.