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Owen Ansah named to German Euro team amid doping investigation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:34 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Owen Ansah named to German Euro team amid doping investigation

Summary

Owen Ansah has been included in the German team for the European Athletics Championships set for August 10-16 in Birmingham. This decision follows an ongoing investigation by the German Anti-Doping Agency regarding a refused doping test earlier this month. Despite the probe, the DLV confirmed Ansah can compete. He recently won national titles in the 100m and 200m and has yet to be suspended. His future participation in the 4x100m relay remains uncertain pending the investigation's outcome.

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Key Details

•Owen Ansah nominated for Euro team despite doping probe
•Investigation concerns a refused doping test from earlier this month
•Ansah recently won national 100m and 200m titles
•His participation in the 4x100m relay is still in question
•The championships are scheduled for August 10-16 in Birmingham

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — German sprinter Ansah picked for Euros despite doping rules probe

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Top sprinter Owen Ansah has been nominated into the German team for next month's European athletics championships despite an ongoing investigation on a refused doping test. The national 100 metres record holder Ansah is part of an 81-strong German team the governing body DLV named on Wednesday for the August 10-16 Euros in Birmingham.
— Yahoo Sports

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