Summary
French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass has been temporarily suspended due to missing required anti-doping tests. According to the rules, athletes cannot miss three anti-doping tests in one year, and Lazraq-Khlass could face a two-year ban if the charges are confirmed.
Key Facts
- Auriana Lazraq-Khlass is a French heptathlete.
- She has been provisionally suspended for missing anti-doping tests.
- The suspension follows the rules of the World Anti-Doping Code.
- Athletes are not allowed to miss three tests or filing failures in 12 months.
- Lazraq-Khlass won a silver medal at the European Championships in 2024.
- She competed in the 2024 Olympics and finished 16th in the heptathlon.
- A provisional suspension means she cannot compete until a final decision is made.
- A similar case involved Fred Kerley, who was banned for two years for similar reasons.
