World Athletics v Luvo Manyonga

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A decision in the case of World Athletics against Luvo Manyonga has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.

On 23 December 2020 the AIU issued Mr Manyonga with a Notice of Charge for committing an Anti-Doping Rule Violation relating to Whereabouts Failures, consisting of one Missed Test and two Filing Failures in a 12-month period.

The Disciplinary Tribunal consisting of William Norris QC as sole arbitrator determined that an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) was established pursuant to Article 2.4 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules. As a result, a four year period of Ineligibility has been imposed upon Mr Manyonga, ending at midnight on 22 December 2024.

Sport Resolutions is the independent secretariat to the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal.

A copy of the full decision can be accessed via the related documents tab on the right-hand side.

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