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Fencer Cleared of Doping Ban After Surprising Kiss

7/8/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, the Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared French fencer Ysaora Thibus of a four-year doping ban, linking her positive ostarine test to a kiss with her then-boyfriend, American fencer Race Imboden. With no intent to cheat found, Thibus went on to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a commendable fifth place.

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Story summary

In a surprising turn of events, the Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared French fencer Ysaora Thibus of a four-year doping ban, linking her positive ostarine test to a kiss with her then-boyfriend, American fencer Race Imboden. With no intent to cheat found, Thibus went on to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a commendable fifth place.