'I am thrilled to put this behind me' - Tobi Amusan releases statement on clearance by Disciplinary Tribunal

Tobi Amusan won the Diamond league title in 2021 and 2022

'I am thrilled to put this behind me' - Tobi Amusan releases statement on clearance by Disciplinary Tribunal

Funmilayo Fameso 01:17 - 18.08.2023

With her Anti Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) now behind, Tobi Amusan says she's ready to defend her world title in Budapest.

World champion Tobi Amusan has released a statement on her clearance by the Disciplinary Tribunal, lifting her provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

In a press release by the AIU, a panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, found that Amusan had not committed an Anti Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of missing three whereabouts failures within 12 months and therefore, her provisional suspension should be lifted with immediate effect.

Press release by the AIU

Amusan will then release a statement on the decision saying she's thrilled to put the case behind her and looks forward to defending her title at the World Championships in Budapest.

"This morning, (evening in Nigeria) I found out that the Independent Tribunal that heard my case has ruled that I did not violate the whereabouts rules and as a result, I will not be sanctioned and none of my results will be precluded," wrote Amusan in an Instagram post.

Tobi Amusan releases statement on clearance decision by Disciplinary Tribunal
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"I am thrilled to put this behind me, and I look forward to defending my title at the World Championships. I generally have been and consistently will be an ally of clean sport.

"To my five fingers; God is the greatest and genuinely appreciate you all for the support."

The World Record (WR) holder in the women's 100m Hurdles will now focus on defending her world title and better still lowering her WR time of 12.12s when she begins her campaign on Tuesday evening in Budapest.

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