Tobi Amusan cleared of doping charge by CAS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has cleared Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan of an anti-doping rule violation.
The decision, announced on Friday, rejected the appeals lodged by World Athletics and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Amusan, the world record holder in the 100 meters hurdles was initially charged with a violation due to “whereabouts failures,” having missed three drug tests within a 12-month period.
Consequently, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) provisionally suspended her in July 2023.
Tobi Amusan – Getty image
However, the AIU’s disciplinary tribunal panel overturned this suspension just before the World Championships in Budapest last year.
Amusan, 2022 world champion, has consistently denied using performance-enhancing substances.
According to Reuters, CAS stated that its panel unanimously determined Amusan had committed two filing failures but did not confirm a third missed test, which would have constituted a “whereabouts failure.”
Sharing her relief on Instagram, Amusan posted “It’s ALL GOD” alongside the court’s announcement.
Amusan is considered a top contender for the upcoming Paris Olympics, beginning on July 26.
Recall she broke world record during the semi-final race at the 2022 World championships.