The United States Anti-Doping Organisation has handed American sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams a 45-month suspension following doping violations that came to light after a whistleblower report.
Bracy-Williams, 31, earned silver in the 100 meters at the 2022 World Championships held in Eugene, Oregon. He also competed on the American men’s 4x100m relay squad that finished second at the same competition.
The suspension could result in Great Britain moving up from bronze to silver in that relay event.
Officials placed Bracy-Williams under provisional suspension in February 2024 after he tested positive for testosterone, an anabolic agent. The sprinter has not raced since 2023.
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According to Usada, a tip from a whistleblower started the investigation. During the process, Bracy-Williams initially attempted to interfere with the inquiry and failed to follow whereabouts requirements. These rules require athletes to inform officials of their location for testing purposes.
The sprinter later acknowledged his violations and cooperated significantly with investigators, Usada reported. The investigation involved collaboration between Usada, the Athletics Integrity Unit, and the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Travis Tygart, who leads USADA, spoke about the case’s significance. “This case is an example of the importance of cooperation between like-minded organisations and law enforcement agencies when it comes to eradicating organised doping schemes,” Tygart said.
Tygart added that proper application of anti-doping rules allows officials to pursue accountability while investigating additional violations and potential criminal charges. He noted the investigation has produced several important outcomes that will be shared publicly as the work continues.
This marks the second anti-doping issue involving sprinters from the American sweep of the 2022 world 100m podium. Fred Kerley, who won gold in that race, received a provisional suspension in August from the Athletics Integrity Unit for whereabouts violations. Kerley stated he would challenge the charge.
Kerley later announced plans to compete in the 2026 Enhanced Games, a new competition that permits athletes to use performance-enhancing substances banned in traditional track and field events.
