US sprint star Fred Kerley provisionally suspended by AIU
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Kerley, the 2022 World 100m champion, withdrew from the U.S. Track and Field Trials late in July. He, however, clarified his reasons for missing out
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended U.S. sprinter and two-time Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley for whereabouts violations.
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Under anti-doping rules, athletes must keep their whereabouts information up to date to enable out-of-competition testing. Missing three tests in 12 months constitutes an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) and typically carries a two-year ban.
Kerley, the 2022 World 100m champion, withdrew from the U.S. Track and Field Trials late in July. He, however, clarified his reasons for missing out.
“Taking some time out to get back on track… The 100m should be a straight sprint. 2025 has presented many hurdles. Thanks to all my supporters,” he wrote on his social media handles.
This suspension comes amid a turbulent year for the sprinter, who was arrested twice, first in January in Miami, when he was charged with domestic assault against his wife, and again in May, when he was accused of assaulting a former girlfriend.
Following his May arrest, Kerley withdrew from the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami. Earlier in the series, he placed seventh in the 100m and third in the 200m at its inaugural event in Kingston, Jamaica, in April.
Kerley’s lawyer, Howard L. Jacobs, said his client intends to contest the allegation, arguing that at least one of the missed tests should be dismissed because Kerley was not negligent or because the doping control officer failed to take reasonable steps to locate him.
“Fred Kerley has already notified the AIU that he intends to contest the allegation… Fred will not comment further at this time out of respect for the process and looks forward to presenting his case to the appointed hearing panel,” the statement read.
With Kerley appealing, the AIU will conduct an internal review, including interviews with doping control officers and witnesses. The process could take weeks or months, depending on the complexity of the case.
Kerley won Olympic silver in the 100m at Tokyo 2021 and bronze at Paris 2024, adding to his world championship gold from 2022.
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