Triathlete Simmonds Avoids Disqualification Due to Doping: The Reason - Sexual Contact

Swiss Triathlete Avoids Disqualification

Imogen Simmonds, known for her impressive performances in Ironman and T100, successfully avoided disqualification for violating anti-doping rules. The International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed that the banned substance entered her body through sexual contact. For nine months, the athlete defended her name and reputation.

«On February 5, 2025, I was informed of the presence of ligandrol in my urine sample, which, according to ITA's decision, was caused by sexual contact. At that moment, the world I had built around myself throughout my professional career collapsed,» said Imogen.

Research showed that traces of the substance entered Imogen's body through intimate contact. This means that the triathlete will not be disqualified. Her future plans in sports are yet to be determined, but she confirms that she remains committed to triathlon.

Similar Situations in Sports

This is not the first case where athletes face similar issues. Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska and canoeist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe also managed to appeal their disqualifications due to intimate relationships. Fencer Izaora Tibu has a similar experience.

It is noteworthy that Russia managed to lead the UNESCO fund against doping in sports, using its influence over other countries to bypass Estonia in the voting.

Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska and canoeist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe also had the opportunity to appeal their disqualification due to intimate relationships, reflecting the reality of modern sports life and sparking discussion in the sports world. This has become an important victory and support for Imogen Simmonds and her team in a difficult situation.