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Auriana Lazraq-Khlass receives 22-month suspension for doping violation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Auriana Lazraq-Khlass receives 22-month suspension for doping violation
Summary

French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass has been suspended for 22 months for three breaches of anti-doping whereabouts rules, effective March 26, 2026. The Athletics Integrity Unit stated that Lazraq-Khlass did not contest the first two breaches but argued her third breach was due to a technical issue. Despite not attempting to evade testing, the tribunal found her careless. She had been provisionally suspended since March 2026 and will remain sidelined until January 2028, impacting her eligibility for upcoming competitions.

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  • •Lazraq-Khlass failed to update her whereabouts as required.
  • •She won silver at the 2024 European Championships.
  • •Her results since November 2025 will be nullified.
  • •She finished 16th at the 2024 Olympics.
  • •The suspension period lasts until January 2028.
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  • 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lazraq-Khlass banned for whereabouts violation
  • 12:12 PMBBC Sport — Lazraq-Khlass banned for whereabouts violation
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French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass is suspended for 22 months for failing to comply with anti-doping rules.

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French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass is suspended for 22 months for failing to comply with anti-doping rules.

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