Owen Ansah wins 200m gold amid doping test controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
German sprinter Owen Ansah secured the gold medal in the 200-meter final at the European championships on August 14 at Alexander Stadium, finishing with a time of 19.95 seconds. This victory came just days after winning bronze in the 100 meters. Ansah is currently facing allegations from the National Anti Doping Agency of Germany for failing to comply with a doping test, which could lead to a four-year ban. Despite the allegations, no provisional suspension has been issued, allowing him to compete. Ansah stated that his goal was to leave the championships with two medals, emphasizing the significance of his accomplishments.
- •Owen Ansah won gold at the European championships on August 14.
- •He recorded a 200m time of 19.95 seconds.
- •Ansah also won bronze in the 100 meters earlier in the week.
- •He faces a potential four-year ban for alleged doping test violations.
- •No provisional suspension was issued, allowing him to compete.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — German sprinter Ansah wins 200m gold after alleged failure to comply with doping test
"German sprinter Owen Ansah won the 200-meter final at the European championships Friday despite facing a potential ban at home for allegedly failing to comply with a doping test. Ansah crossed the line in 19.95 seconds for the gold medal at Alexander Stadium three nights after taking the bronze in the 100 meters. “I hope everyone will know my name now,” Ansah said.
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