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AIU appeals the decision clearing sprinter Erriyon Knighton of doping charges, questioning the ruling that allowed him to compete.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the controversial decision to clear American sprinter Erriyon Knighton of any wrongdoing after he tested positive for the banned substance trenbolone earlier this year.
Knighton, 20, one of the rising stars in track and field, tested positive for trenbolone in March, a substance commonly used to promote muscle growth in livestock.
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However, in a ruling on June 19, an independent arbitrator determined that Knighton had "more than likely" ingested the substance through contaminated meat, which is legally used in beef production in the United States.
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The arbitrator's decision cleared Knighton to compete in the United States Olympic trials in Oregon, where he went on to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
The ruling was met with mixed reactions, with some applauding the decision as a fair judgment, while others expressed concern over the potential implications for the sport's integrity.
In a statement that provided little detail on the specifics of the appeal, the AIU said:
"This appeal is against the decision of an arbitration tribunal in the United States that the Athlete established No Fault or Negligence after USADA brought charges against the Athlete for the Presence of epitrenbolone and Use of trenbolone."
The appeal comes after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) chose not to impose a suspension on Knighton, attributing his positive test to contaminated meat.
This decision allowed the young sprinter to participate in the Olympic qualifiers, leading to his appearance at the Paris Olympics.
USADA chief executive Travis Tygart defended the ruling, stating, "Justice has been served following Knighton's clearance."
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Despite this, the AIU's decision to take the matter to CAS indicates ongoing concerns about the integrity of the ruling and the broader implications for anti-doping efforts in athletics.
Adding to the controversy, Knighton’s behavior after the men’s 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics raised eyebrows.
Despite finishing fourth, Knighton was conspicuously absent from the mandatory mixed zone interviews with the media.
His absence was notable, especially when contrasted with his teammate Kenneth Bednarek, who won the silver medal and addressed reporters openly.
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The athletics world now waits with bated breath as the case moves to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, where a final decision will determine whether Knighton’s name will be cleared or if he will face sanctions that could derail his promising career.
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