Cyrena Samba-Mayela temporarily suspended for whereabouts breach

French hurdler Cyrena Samba-Mayela has been temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for failing to inform anti-doping officials about her whereabouts. The 25-year-old silver medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games received the suspension on September 18, which could lead to a two-year ban. Samba-Mayela's team confirmed that she has not failed any doping tests, stating the situation pertains solely to administrative issues regarding location disclosures for random doping tests. She withdrew from the European Championships last month due to injury. The ongoing investigation focuses on her compliance with anti-doping regulations.

• 5:25 PMBBC Sport — French hurdler Samba-Mayela given whereabouts ban