Chijindu Ujah was a member of the British 4x100m relay race at last year’s Tokyo Olympics. Then, just after the run, information appeared that in Ujah’s body substances were found that could indicate the use of anabolic and androgenic steroids. In the end, it turned out to be ostarine. – I’m shocked and devastated. I am not a fraudster and have never knowingly used illegal substances, says the British after a temporary suspension.
CAS upheld the decision of an independent anti-doping organization. Brits stripped of medals
The International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will confirm that Chijindu Ujah is in breach of anti-doping rules, thereby losing the silver medals won at the 4x100m at the Tokyo Olympics. So this meant that the silver was won, while the people who originally came fourth have benefited from the whole situation – now they are awarded the bronze medals.
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Chijindu Ujah commented on CAS’s judgment through a statement issued by UK Athletics. “I am sorry to accept today’s CAS decision. I want to explain that I inadvertently consumed a prohibited supplement and therefore an anti-doping rule violation occurred in the process. I would like to apologize to my teammates, their families and staffs. who worked so hard and long. I will be anxious to do so for the rest of my life “- commented the sprinter.
Chijindu Ujah has so far achieved two pfina in the 100m race at the Olympics in and in Tokyo, respectively. The 27-year-old sprinter was also part of the British relay team that won gold medals at the 2016 and 2018 championships and at the 2017 world championships.
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