Cyrena Samba-Mayela temporarily suspended for whereabouts breaches
French hurdler Cyrena Samba-Mayela, 25, has been temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit over failures to disclose her whereabouts to anti-doping officials. The AIU confirmed a sanction imposed on September 18 that could lead to a two-year ban if the case meets the rule on three missed or inaccurate filings within 12 months. Samba-Mayela, who won Olympic silver in the 100m hurdles in Paris 2024, withdrew from the European Championships in August with an injury. Her representative said she has never tested positive and that the inquiry concerns only administrative whereabouts requirements while she cooperates.
Temporary suspension could lead to a two-year ban
Context
She won an Olympic silver medal in Paris in 2024. The Athletics Integrity Unit announced a temporary suspension on September 18 for a whereabouts breach. If an athlete has three failures in a year they can face a ban.
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