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Fred Kerley Faces Suspension, Misses World Championships

8/13/2025

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American sprinter Fred Kerley is facing a provisional suspension for an anti-doping whereabouts violation, as revealed by the Athletics Integrity Unit. The bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympics insists he will fight the charge, asserting that missed tests were not due to negligence. Unfortunately, this means he will miss the upcoming world championships after failing to qualify at the U.S. trials.

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American sprinter Fred Kerley is facing a provisional suspension for an anti-doping whereabouts violation, as revealed by the Athletics Integrity Unit. The bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympics insists he will fight the charge, asserting that missed tests were not due to negligence. Unfortunately, this means he will miss the upcoming world championships after failing to qualify at the U.S. trials.