Overview
- The German Ski Association said on November 25 that Carl will not compete in the 2025–26 World Cup season or at the Milan–Cortina Games and that she remains barred from team training.
- Carl tested positive for the prohibited substance clenbuterol from a sample taken during the Winter Military World Games in March 2025.
- Carl and the federation say the substance came from a doctor-prescribed cough syrup, and the treating Bundeswehr physician has confirmed the prescription and accepted responsibility.
- NADA issued a sanction notice proposing a two-year suspension on September 22, and reports say WADA has not endorsed the proposal as the case moves toward either agreement or sports arbitration.
- Head coach Peter Schlickenrieder acknowledged there was no doping intent but said rules are strict, and teammate Katharina Hennig Dotzler said the case has heightened the team’s vigilance over medications.