French Olympic hurdler Cyrena Samba-Mayela suspended for missed doping tests

On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Athletics Integrity Unit provisionally suspended French Olympic 100-metre hurdles silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela for an alleged whereabouts violation. French media reported last month that she had three whereabouts failures within a year. Under WADA rules, this can lead to a ban of up to two years. Her agent said the case is about whereabouts obligations, not drug use, and she is cooperating. Samba-Mayela has not competed since July due to a calf injury.