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Victoria Carl discusses doping ban in interview with SVT

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Victoria Carl discusses doping ban in interview with SVT

Summary

Victoria Carl, the German cross-country skier, addressed her doping ban in a recent interview with Swedish broadcaster SVT. She expressed regret for placing trust in her doctor regarding medication, stating she was unaware it contained a banned substance. Carl tested positive for clenbuterol during out-of-competition testing in mid-2025. Her suspension is set to end on November 25, which kept her from competing in this year’s Winter Games in Italy, where she had previously won gold in Beijing. Carl mentioned not following the Olympic Games and is uncertain about her return to competitive skiing.

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By the Numbers

•Victoria Carl spoke out about her doping ban during an SVT interview.
•She tested positive for clenbuterol in the second quarter of 2025.
•Carl's suspension lasts until November 25.
•She missed the 2026 Winter Games due to her suspension.
•Carl is uncertain about her future in competitive skiing.

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1:18 PMYahoo Sports — German skier Carl breaks long silence after doping ban

What they're saying

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German cross-country skier Victoria Carl broke her long public silence in an interview with Swedish broadcaster SVT and spoke about her doping ban. "I simply trusted the doctor too much, and I'm extremely angry at myself for trusting him so much and not asking again whether we were even allowed to take it," she explained.
— Yahoo Sports

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