South African cyclist S’annara Grove provisionally suspended for failed doping test
Summary
South African cyclist S’annara Grove has been temporarily banned after failing a doping test at the Commonwealth Games. The test found a banned substance called ipamorelin, which helps increase growth hormone in the body.Key Facts
- S’annara Grove tested positive for ipamorelin on July 28 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Ipamorelin is a synthetic peptide that boosts natural growth hormone production and is banned in sports.
- The International Testing Agency (ITA) announced Grove’s provisional suspension on Friday.
- Grove competed in track cycling events at the Commonwealth Games but did not win a medal.
- Grove is a professional cyclist for the Smurfit Westrock team and was racing in the Tour of Britain.
- She was set to compete in the road world championships in Montreal in September.
- Grove has the right to challenge the suspension.
- Neither Grove nor her teams have made public comments about the suspension.
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